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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.37, 1,066.65 and 403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.37, 1,066.65 and 403.76 is: 604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.37 : 1,066.65 = 403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.37/1,066.65 = 403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.37x = 1,066.65 × 403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.37x = 430,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,665.27/712.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.56

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