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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.54, 1,070.31 and 280.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.54, 1,070.31 and 280.79 is: 421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.54 : 1,070.31 = 280.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.54/1,070.31 = 280.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.54x = 1,070.31 × 280.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.54x = 300,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,526.99/713.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.18

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