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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.70, 1,069.71 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.70, 1,069.71 and 439.32 is: 659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.70 : 1,069.71 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.70/1,069.71 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.70x = 1,069.71 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.70x = 469,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,945.00/712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.39

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