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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713, 1,068.54 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713, 1,068.54 and 424.52 is: 636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713 : 1,068.54 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713/1,068.54 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713x = 1,068.54 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713x = 453,616.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,616.60/713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.21

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