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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.78, 1,068.14 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.78, 1,068.14 and 404.16 is: 605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.78 : 1,068.14 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.78/1,068.14 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.78x = 1,068.14 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.78x = 431,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,699.46/712.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.66

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