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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.57, 1,070.36 and 275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.57, 1,070.36 and 275.03 is: 412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.57 : 1,070.36 = 275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.57/1,070.36 = 275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.57x = 1,070.36 × 275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.57x = 294,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,381.11/713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.55

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