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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.45, 1,068.80 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.45, 1,068.80 and 383.58 is: 574.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.45 : 1,068.80 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.45/1,068.80 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.45x = 1,068.80 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.45x = 409,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,970.30/713.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.63

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