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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.18, 1,067.91 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.18, 1,067.91 and 423.46 is: 634.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.18 : 1,067.91 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.18/1,067.91 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.18x = 1,067.91 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.18x = 452,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,217.17/712.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.98

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