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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.96, 1,069.44 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.96, 1,069.44 and 458.08 is: 687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.96 : 1,069.44 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.96/1,069.44 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.96x = 1,069.44 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.96x = 489,889.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,889.08/712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.12

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