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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.67, 1,077.71 and 280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.67, 1,077.71 and 280.06 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.67 : 1,077.71 = 280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.67/1,077.71 = 280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.67x = 1,077.71 × 280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.67x = 301,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,819.37/718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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