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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.77, 1,067.36 and 451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.77, 1,067.36 and 451.98 is: 676.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.77 : 1,067.36 = 451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.77/1,067.36 = 451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.77x = 1,067.36 × 451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.77x = 482,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,425.37/712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.83

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