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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.30, 1,069.34 and 424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.30, 1,069.34 and 424.13 is: 635.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.30 : 1,069.34 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.30/1,069.34 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.30x = 1,069.34 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.30x = 453,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,531.71/713.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.83

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