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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712, 1,067.04 and 423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712, 1,067.04 and 423.52 is: 634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712 : 1,067.04 = 423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712/1,067.04 = 423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712x = 1,067.04 × 423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712x = 451,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,912.78/712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.71

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