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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.63, 1,068.32 and 403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.63, 1,068.32 and 403.73 is: 606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.63 : 1,068.32 = 403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.63/1,068.32 = 403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.63x = 1,068.32 × 403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.63x = 431,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,305.47/711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.08

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