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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.14, 1,069.73 and 383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.14, 1,069.73 and 383.93 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.14 : 1,069.73 = 383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.14/1,069.73 = 383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.14x = 1,069.73 × 383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.14x = 410,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,701.44/713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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