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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.89, 1,069.29 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.89, 1,069.29 and 301.95 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.89 : 1,069.29 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.89/1,069.29 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.89x = 1,069.29 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.89x = 322,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,872.12/712.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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