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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.59, 1,069.64 and 405.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.59, 1,069.64 and 405.05 is: 607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.59 : 1,069.64 = 405.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.59/1,069.64 = 405.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.59x = 1,069.64 × 405.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.59x = 433,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,250.31/712.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.99

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