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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.70, 1,068.51 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.70, 1,068.51 and 404.12 is: 606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.70 : 1,068.51 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.70/1,068.51 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.70x = 1,068.51 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.70x = 431,806.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,806.26/711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.73

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