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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.02, 1,068.74 and 404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.02, 1,068.74 and 404.68 is: 606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.02 : 1,068.74 = 404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.02/1,068.74 = 404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.02x = 1,068.74 × 404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.02x = 432,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,497.70/713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.57

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