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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.36, 1,071.02 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.36, 1,071.02 and 438.60 is: 658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.36 : 1,071.02 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.36/1,071.02 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.36x = 1,071.02 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.36x = 469,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,749.37/713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.50

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