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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.52, 1,069.11 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.52, 1,069.11 and 301.75 is: 452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.52 : 1,069.11 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.52/1,069.11 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.52x = 1,069.11 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.52x = 322,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,606.62/712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.77

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