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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.19, 1,067.58 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.19, 1,067.58 and 382.83 is: 573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.19 : 1,067.58 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.19/1,067.58 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.19x = 1,067.58 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.19x = 408,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,697.65/712.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.86

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