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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.24, 1,069.04 and 383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.24, 1,069.04 and 383.79 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.24 : 1,069.04 = 383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.24/1,069.04 = 383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.24x = 1,069.04 × 383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.24x = 410,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,279.60/713.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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