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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.70, 1,071.61 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.70, 1,071.61 and 440.93 is: 662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.70 : 1,071.61 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.70/1,071.61 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.70x = 1,071.61 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.70x = 472,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,505.00/713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.05

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