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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.62, 1,068.89 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.62, 1,068.89 and 274.08 is: 411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.62 : 1,068.89 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.62/1,068.89 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.62x = 1,068.89 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.62x = 292,961.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,961.37/712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.10

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