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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.70, 1,069.14 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.70, 1,069.14 and 405.12 is: 606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.70 : 1,069.14 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.70/1,069.14 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.70x = 1,069.14 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.70x = 433,130.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,130.00/713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.88

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