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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 1,066.08 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 1,066.08 and 451.36 is: 675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 1,066.08 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/1,066.08 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 1,066.08 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 481,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,185.87/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.75

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