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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.68, 1,068.31 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.68, 1,068.31 and 452.97 is: 679.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.68 : 1,068.31 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.68/1,068.31 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.68x = 1,068.31 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.68x = 483,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,912.38/712.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.00

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