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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.78, 1,069.62 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.78, 1,069.62 and 317.98 is: 476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.78 : 1,069.62 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.78/1,069.62 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.78x = 1,069.62 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.78x = 340,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,117.77/713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.50

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