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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.63, 1,069.55 and 280.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.63, 1,069.55 and 280.09 is: 420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.63 : 1,069.55 = 280.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.63/1,069.55 = 280.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.63x = 1,069.55 × 280.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.63x = 299,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,570.26/712.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.37

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