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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.47, 1,070.12 and 439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.47, 1,070.12 and 439.10 is: 659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.47 : 1,070.12 = 439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.47/1,070.12 = 439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.47x = 1,070.12 × 439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.47x = 469,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,885.44/712.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.52

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