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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.36, 1,068.29 and 437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.36, 1,068.29 and 437.63 is: 656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.36 : 1,068.29 = 437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.36/1,068.29 = 437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.36x = 1,068.29 × 437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.36x = 467,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,513.56/712.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.29

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