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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.32, 1,067.30 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.32, 1,067.30 and 437.84 is: 656.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.32 : 1,067.30 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.32/1,067.30 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.32x = 1,067.30 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.32x = 467,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,306.63/712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.03

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