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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.95, 1,069.53 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.95, 1,069.53 and 384.06 is: 576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.95 : 1,069.53 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.95/1,069.53 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.95x = 1,069.53 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.95x = 410,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,763.69/712.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.15

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