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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.78, 1,068.99 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.78, 1,068.99 and 273.87 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.78 : 1,068.99 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.78/1,068.99 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.78x = 1,068.99 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.78x = 292,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,764.29/712.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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