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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.71, 1,069.07 and 279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.71, 1,069.07 and 279.81 is: 419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.71 : 1,069.07 = 279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.71/1,069.07 = 279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.71x = 1,069.07 × 279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.71x = 299,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,136.48/712.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.72

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