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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.66, 1,069.38 and 439.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.66, 1,069.38 and 439.61 is: 658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.66 : 1,069.38 = 439.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.66/1,069.38 = 439.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.66x = 1,069.38 × 439.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.66x = 470,104.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,104.79/713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.73

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