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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.38, 1,069.86 and 452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.38, 1,069.86 and 452.98 is: 679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.38 : 1,069.86 = 452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.38/1,069.86 = 452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.38x = 1,069.86 × 452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.38x = 484,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,625.18/713.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.34

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