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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.58, 1,069.54 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.58, 1,069.54 and 439.20 is: 659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.58 : 1,069.54 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.58/1,069.54 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.58x = 1,069.54 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.58x = 469,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,741.97/712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.21

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