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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.03, 1,066.79 and 531.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.03, 1,066.79 and 531.23 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.03 : 1,066.79 = 531.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.03/1,066.79 = 531.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.03x = 1,066.79 × 531.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.03x = 566,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,706.85/713.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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