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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.15, 1,068.71 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.15, 1,068.71 and 437.40 is: 656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.15 : 1,068.71 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.15/1,068.71 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.15x = 1,068.71 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.15x = 467,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,453.75/712.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.40

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