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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.39, 1,070.08 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.39, 1,070.08 and 280.67 is: 421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.39 : 1,070.08 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.39/1,070.08 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.39x = 1,070.08 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.39x = 300,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,333.30/713.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.00

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