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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.39, 1,069.22 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.39, 1,069.22 and 383.60 is: 575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.39 : 1,069.22 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.39/1,069.22 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.39x = 1,069.22 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.39x = 410,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,152.79/712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.74

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