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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.86, 1,069.28 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.86, 1,069.28 and 453.72 is: 679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.86 : 1,069.28 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.86/1,069.28 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.86x = 1,069.28 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.86x = 485,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,153.72/713.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.62

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