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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.06, 1,068.22 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.06, 1,068.22 and 403.98 is: 605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.06 : 1,068.22 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.06/1,068.22 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.06x = 1,068.22 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.06x = 431,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,539.52/713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.19

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