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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.20, 1,067.90 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.20, 1,067.90 and 383.34 is: 574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.20 : 1,067.90 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.20/1,067.90 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.20x = 1,067.90 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.20x = 409,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,366.87/712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.79

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