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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.75, 1,068.93 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.75, 1,068.93 and 301.99 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.75 : 1,068.93 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.75/1,068.93 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.75x = 1,068.93 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.75x = 322,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,806.17/712.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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