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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.78, 1,069.92 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.78, 1,069.92 and 302.56 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.78 : 1,069.92 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.78/1,069.92 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.78x = 1,069.92 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.78x = 323,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,715.00/713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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