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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.08, 1,063.58 and 604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.08, 1,063.58 and 604.12 is: 901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.08 : 1,063.58 = 604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.08/1,063.58 = 604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.08x = 1,063.58 × 604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.08x = 642,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,529.95/713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.06

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