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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.96, 1,069.59 and 405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.96, 1,069.59 and 405.02 is: 607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.96 : 1,069.59 = 405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.96/1,069.59 = 405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.96x = 1,069.59 × 405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.96x = 433,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,209.53/712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.62

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