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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.63, 1,070.45 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.63, 1,070.45 and 280.82 is: 421.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.63 : 1,070.45 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.63/1,070.45 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.63x = 1,070.45 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.63x = 300,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,597.01/713.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.23

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