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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.42, 1,067.73 and 713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.42, 1,067.73 and 713.10 is: 1,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.42 : 1,067.73 = 713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.42/1,067.73 = 713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.42x = 1,067.73 × 713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.42x = 761,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,398.26/717.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.30

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