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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.69, 1,067.65 and 403.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.69, 1,067.65 and 403.59 is: 604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.69 : 1,067.65 = 403.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.69/1,067.65 = 403.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.69x = 1,067.65 × 403.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.69x = 430,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,892.86/712.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.60

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