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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.29, 1,068.99 and 404.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.29, 1,068.99 and 404.95 is: 606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.29 : 1,068.99 = 404.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.29/1,068.99 = 404.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.29x = 1,068.99 × 404.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.29x = 432,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,887.50/713.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.89

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