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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.74, 1,070.58 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.74, 1,070.58 and 441.52 is: 662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.74 : 1,070.58 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.74/1,070.58 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.74x = 1,070.58 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.74x = 472,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,682.48/713.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.26

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