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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.06, 1,067.28 and 403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.06, 1,067.28 and 403.48 is: 604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.06 : 1,067.28 = 403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.06/1,067.28 = 403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.06x = 1,067.28 × 403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.06x = 430,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,626.13/712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.76

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