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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.70, 1,070.11 and 439.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.70, 1,070.11 and 439.93 is: 660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.70 : 1,070.11 = 439.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.70/1,070.11 = 439.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.70x = 1,070.11 × 439.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.70x = 470,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,775.38/712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.55

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