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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.43, 1,067.49 and 617.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.43, 1,067.49 and 617.04 is: 923.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.43 : 1,067.49 = 617.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.43/1,067.49 = 617.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.43x = 1,067.49 × 617.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.43x = 658,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,684.03/713.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.26

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