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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.28, 1,068.96 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.28, 1,068.96 and 279.84 is: 419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.28 : 1,068.96 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.28/1,068.96 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.28x = 1,068.96 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.28x = 299,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,137.77/713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.38

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