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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.04, 1,067.52 and 531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.04, 1,067.52 and 531.28 is: 795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.04 : 1,067.52 = 531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.04/1,067.52 = 531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.04x = 1,067.52 × 531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.04x = 567,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,152.03/713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.40

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