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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 1,047.66 and 439.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 1,047.66 and 439.72 is: 657.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 1,047.66 = 439.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/1,047.66 = 439.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 1,047.66 × 439.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 460,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,677.06/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.77

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