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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.07, 1,070.10 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.07, 1,070.10 and 280.22 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.07 : 1,070.10 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.07/1,070.10 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.07x = 1,070.10 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.07x = 299,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,863.42/713.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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