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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.99, 1,071.28 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.99, 1,071.28 and 453.12 is: 680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.99 : 1,071.28 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.99/1,071.28 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.99x = 1,071.28 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.99x = 485,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,418.39/712.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.82

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