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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.62, 1,069.54 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.62, 1,069.54 and 280.08 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.62 : 1,069.54 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.62/1,069.54 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.62x = 1,069.54 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.62x = 299,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,556.76/712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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