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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.82, 1,069.56 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.82, 1,069.56 and 383.54 is: 575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.82 : 1,069.56 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.82/1,069.56 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.82x = 1,069.56 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.82x = 410,219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,219.04/712.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.49

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