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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.20, 1,066.48 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.20, 1,066.48 and 437.46 is: 655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.20 : 1,066.48 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.20/1,066.48 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.20x = 1,066.48 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.20x = 466,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,542.34/712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.07

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