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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.06, 1,068.78 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.06, 1,068.78 and 404.48 is: 606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.06 : 1,068.78 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.06/1,068.78 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.06x = 1,068.78 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.06x = 432,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,300.13/713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.26

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