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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.58, 1,068.04 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.58, 1,068.04 and 438.20 is: 657.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.58 : 1,068.04 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.58/1,068.04 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.58x = 1,068.04 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.58x = 468,017.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,017.88/711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.72

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