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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.01, 1,069.17 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.01, 1,069.17 and 439.83 is: 660.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.01 : 1,069.17 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.01/1,069.17 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.01x = 1,069.17 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.01x = 470,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,253.04/712.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.46

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