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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.49, 1,072.04 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.49, 1,072.04 and 453.62 is: 681.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.49 : 1,072.04 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.49/1,072.04 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.49x = 1,072.04 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.49x = 486,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,291.16/713.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.57

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