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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.19, 1,069.79 and 438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.19, 1,069.79 and 438.45 is: 657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.19 : 1,069.79 = 438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.19/1,069.79 = 438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.19x = 1,069.79 × 438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.19x = 469,047.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,047.23/713.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.68

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