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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.18, 1,069.46 and 421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.18, 1,069.46 and 421.26 is: 631.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.18 : 1,069.46 = 421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.18/1,069.46 = 421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.18x = 1,069.46 × 421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.18x = 450,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,518.61/713.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.71

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