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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.59, 1,070.79 and 440.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.59, 1,070.79 and 440.35 is: 660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.59 : 1,070.79 = 440.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.59/1,070.79 = 440.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.59x = 1,070.79 × 440.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.59x = 471,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,522.38/713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.77

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