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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.92, 1,068.54 and 404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.92, 1,068.54 and 404.94 is: 606.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.92 : 1,068.54 = 404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.92/1,068.54 = 404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.92x = 1,068.54 × 404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.92x = 432,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,694.59/712.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.93

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