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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.89, 1,070.83 and 423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.89, 1,070.83 and 423.39 is: 635.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.89 : 1,070.83 = 423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.89/1,070.83 = 423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.89x = 1,070.83 × 423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.89x = 453,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,378.71/713.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.08

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