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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.62, 1,067.23 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.62, 1,067.23 and 451.24 is: 676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.62 : 1,067.23 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.62/1,067.23 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.62x = 1,067.23 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.62x = 481,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,576.87/711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.73

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