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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.02, 1,067.81 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.02, 1,067.81 and 382.76 is: 574.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.02 : 1,067.81 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.02/1,067.81 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.02x = 1,067.81 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.02x = 408,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,709.62/712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.01

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