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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.59, 1,070.14 and 457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.59, 1,070.14 and 457.71 is: 687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.59 : 1,070.14 = 457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.59/1,070.14 = 457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.59x = 1,070.14 × 457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.59x = 489,813.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,813.78/712.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.37

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