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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.02, 1,066.59 and 403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.02, 1,066.59 and 403.23 is: 604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.02 : 1,066.59 = 403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.02/1,066.59 = 403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.02x = 1,066.59 × 403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.02x = 430,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,073.74/712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.02

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