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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 1,069.32 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 1,069.32 and 420.50 is: 630.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 1,069.32 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/1,069.32 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 1,069.32 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 449,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,649.06/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.86

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