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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.58, 1,069.23 and 384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.58, 1,069.23 and 384.51 is: 576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.58 : 1,069.23 = 384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.58/1,069.23 = 384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.58x = 1,069.23 × 384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.58x = 411,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,129.63/713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.15

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