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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.62, 1,070.23 and 453.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.62, 1,070.23 and 453.23 is: 679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.62 : 1,070.23 = 453.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.62/1,070.23 = 453.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.62x = 1,070.23 × 453.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.62x = 485,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,060.34/713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.72

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