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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.50, 1,066.34 and 438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.50, 1,066.34 and 438.78 is: 656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.50 : 1,066.34 = 438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.50/1,066.34 = 438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.50x = 1,066.34 × 438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.50x = 467,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,888.67/712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.69

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