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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.60, 1,068.24 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.60, 1,068.24 and 279.44 is: 418.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.60 : 1,068.24 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.60/1,068.24 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.60x = 1,068.24 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.60x = 298,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,508.99/712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.90

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