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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.78, 1,070.73 and 303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.78, 1,070.73 and 303.02 is: 454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.78 : 1,070.73 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.78/1,070.73 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.78x = 1,070.73 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.78x = 324,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,452.60/713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.56

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