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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 1,068.12 and 452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 1,068.12 and 452.03 is: 677.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 1,068.12 = 452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/1,068.12 = 452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 1,068.12 × 452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 482,816.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,816.94/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.40

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