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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.20, 1,068.99 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.20, 1,068.99 and 423.22 is: 634.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.20 : 1,068.99 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.20/1,068.99 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.20x = 1,068.99 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.20x = 452,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,417.95/713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.35

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