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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.84, 1,071.79 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.84, 1,071.79 and 406.31 is: 610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.84 : 1,071.79 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.84/1,071.79 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.84x = 1,071.79 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.84x = 435,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,480.66/713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.05

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