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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.24, 1,069.31 and 610.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.24, 1,069.31 and 610.18 is: 916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.24 : 1,069.31 = 610.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.24/1,069.31 = 610.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.24x = 1,069.31 × 610.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.24x = 652,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,468.52/712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.08

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