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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.96, 1,070.80 and 275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.96, 1,070.80 and 275.21 is: 412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.96 : 1,070.80 = 275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.96/1,070.80 = 275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.96x = 1,070.80 × 275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.96x = 294,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,688.83/713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.76

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