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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.12, 1,065.94 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.12, 1,065.94 and 451.22 is: 675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.12 : 1,065.94 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.12/1,065.94 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.12x = 1,065.94 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.12x = 480,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,973.45/712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.41

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