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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.32, 1,068.51 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.32, 1,068.51 and 438.24 is: 657.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.32 : 1,068.51 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.32/1,068.51 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.32x = 1,068.51 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.32x = 468,263.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,263.82/712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.38

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