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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.44, 1,068.39 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.44, 1,068.39 and 273.51 is: 410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.44 : 1,068.39 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.44/1,068.39 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.44x = 1,068.39 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.44x = 292,215.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,215.35/712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.16

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