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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.06, 1,066.70 and 402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.06, 1,066.70 and 402.98 is: 603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.06 : 1,066.70 = 402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.06/1,066.70 = 402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.06x = 1,066.70 × 402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.06x = 429,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,858.77/712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.68

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