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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.35, 1,069.14 and 404.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.35, 1,069.14 and 404.27 is: 605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.35 : 1,069.14 = 404.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.35/1,069.14 = 404.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.35x = 1,069.14 × 404.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.35x = 432,215.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,215.88/713.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.90

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