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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712, 1,062.13 and 602.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712, 1,062.13 and 602.99 is: 899.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712 : 1,062.13 = 602.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712/1,062.13 = 602.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712x = 1,062.13 × 602.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712x = 640,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,453.77/712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.51

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