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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.84, 1,067.03 and 453.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.84, 1,067.03 and 453.13 is: 678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.84 : 1,067.03 = 453.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.84/1,067.03 = 453.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.84x = 1,067.03 × 453.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.84x = 483,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,501.04/712.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.28

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