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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.84, 1,069.82 and 453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.84, 1,069.82 and 453.02 is: 678.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.84 : 1,069.82 = 453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.84/1,069.82 = 453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.84x = 1,069.82 × 453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.84x = 484,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,647.59/713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.93

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