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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.02, 1,068.99 and 457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.02, 1,068.99 and 457.06 is: 685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.02 : 1,068.99 = 457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.02/1,068.99 = 457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.02x = 1,068.99 × 457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.02x = 488,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,592.57/713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.24

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