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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.74, 1,068.84 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.74, 1,068.84 and 219.04 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.74 : 1,068.84 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.74/1,068.84 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.74x = 1,068.84 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.74x = 234,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,118.71/712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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