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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 1,067.31 and 713.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 1,067.31 and 713.07 is: 1,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 1,067.31 = 713.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/1,067.31 = 713.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 1,067.31 × 713.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 761,066.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,066.74/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.28

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