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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.42, 1,068.37 and 273.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.42, 1,068.37 and 273.57 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.42 : 1,068.37 = 273.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.42/1,068.37 = 273.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.42x = 1,068.37 × 273.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.42x = 292,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,273.98/712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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