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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.04, 1,068.75 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.04, 1,068.75 and 301.56 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.04 : 1,068.75 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.04/1,068.75 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.04x = 1,068.75 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.04x = 322,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,292.25/713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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