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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.65, 1,068.74 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.65, 1,068.74 and 273.88 is: 410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.65 : 1,068.74 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.65/1,068.74 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.65x = 1,068.74 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.65x = 292,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,704.52/712.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.73

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