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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.89, 1,068.99 and 404.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.89, 1,068.99 and 404.67 is: 606.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.89 : 1,068.99 = 404.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.89/1,068.99 = 404.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.89x = 1,068.99 × 404.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.89x = 432,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,588.18/712.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.81

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