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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.36, 1,070.52 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.36, 1,070.52 and 280.40 is: 420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.36 : 1,070.52 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.36/1,070.52 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.36x = 1,070.52 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.36x = 300,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,173.81/713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.79

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