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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.93, 1,070.73 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.93, 1,070.73 and 275.04 is: 412.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.93 : 1,070.73 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.93/1,070.73 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.93x = 1,070.73 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.93x = 294,493.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,493.58/713.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.49

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