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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.37, 1,068.60 and 597.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.37, 1,068.60 and 597.49 is: 895.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.37 : 1,068.60 = 597.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.37/1,068.60 = 597.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.37x = 1,068.60 × 597.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.37x = 638,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,477.38/713.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.01

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