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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.75, 1,070.41 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.75, 1,070.41 and 453.36 is: 679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.75 : 1,070.41 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.75/1,070.41 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.75x = 1,070.41 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.75x = 485,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,281.08/713.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.90

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