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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.36, 1,069.76 and 421.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.36, 1,069.76 and 421.45 is: 632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.36 : 1,069.76 = 421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.36/1,069.76 = 421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.36x = 1,069.76 × 421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.36x = 450,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,852.38/713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.02

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