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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.32, 1,068.80 and 438.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.32, 1,068.80 and 438.83 is: 657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.32 : 1,068.80 = 438.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.32/1,068.80 = 438.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.32x = 1,068.80 × 438.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.32x = 469,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,021.50/713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.52

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