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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.04, 1,068.96 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.04, 1,068.96 and 279.96 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.04 : 1,068.96 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.04/1,068.96 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.04x = 1,068.96 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.04x = 299,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,266.04/713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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