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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.91, 1,068.74 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.91, 1,068.74 and 384.03 is: 575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.91 : 1,068.74 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.91/1,068.74 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.91x = 1,068.74 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.91x = 410,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,426.30/712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.70

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