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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.48, 1,069.17 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.48, 1,069.17 and 279.63 is: 419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.48 : 1,069.17 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.48/1,069.17 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.48x = 1,069.17 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.48x = 298,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,966.66/712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.61

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