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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.01, 1,069.58 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.01, 1,069.58 and 280.07 is: 420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.01 : 1,069.58 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.01/1,069.58 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.01x = 1,069.58 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.01x = 299,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,551.92/713.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.12

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