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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.91, 1,068.72 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.91, 1,068.72 and 384.02 is: 575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.91 : 1,068.72 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.91/1,068.72 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.91x = 1,068.72 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.91x = 410,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,412.53/712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.69

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