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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.24, 1,066.28 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.24, 1,066.28 and 437.49 is: 654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.24 : 1,066.28 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.24/1,066.28 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.24x = 1,066.28 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.24x = 466,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,484.65/712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.96

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