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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.48, 1,069.28 and 383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.48, 1,069.28 and 383.83 is: 576.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.48 : 1,069.28 = 383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.48/1,069.28 = 383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.48x = 1,069.28 × 383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.48x = 410,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,421.74/712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.05

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