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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.34, 1,068.14 and 420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.34, 1,068.14 and 420.08 is: 629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.34 : 1,068.14 = 420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.34/1,068.14 = 420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.34x = 1,068.14 × 420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.34x = 448,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,704.25/712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.90

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