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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.77, 1,069.19 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.77, 1,069.19 and 301.85 is: 452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.77 : 1,069.19 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.77/1,069.19 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.77x = 1,069.19 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.77x = 322,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,735.00/712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.79

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