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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.74, 1,069.03 and 438.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.74, 1,069.03 and 438.99 is: 657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.74 : 1,069.03 = 438.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.74/1,069.03 = 438.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.74x = 1,069.03 × 438.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.74x = 469,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,293.48/713.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.52

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