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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.12, 1,067.94 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.12, 1,067.94 and 438.34 is: 657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.12 : 1,067.94 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.12/1,067.94 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.12x = 1,067.94 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.12x = 468,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,120.82/712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.36

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