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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.90, 1,071.18 and 303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.90, 1,071.18 and 303.13 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.90 : 1,071.18 = 303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.90/1,071.18 = 303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.90x = 1,071.18 × 303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.90x = 324,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,706.79/713.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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