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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.04, 1,069.44 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.04, 1,069.44 and 280.08 is: 420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.04 : 1,069.44 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.04/1,069.44 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.04x = 1,069.44 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.04x = 299,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,528.76/713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.07

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