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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.31, 1,069.61 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.31, 1,069.61 and 384.18 is: 576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.31 : 1,069.61 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.31/1,069.61 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.31x = 1,069.61 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.31x = 410,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,920.85/713.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.08

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