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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 1,068.51 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 1,068.51 and 404.28 is: 606.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 1,068.51 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/1,068.51 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 1,068.51 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 431,977.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,977.22/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.64

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