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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.31, 1,070.24 and 280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.31, 1,070.24 and 280.77 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.31 : 1,070.24 = 280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.31/1,070.24 = 280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.31x = 1,070.24 × 280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.31x = 300,489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,489.88/713.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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