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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.40, 1,068.18 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.40, 1,068.18 and 424.04 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.40 : 1,068.18 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.40/1,068.18 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.40x = 1,068.18 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.40x = 452,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,951.05/712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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