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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.19, 1,071.29 and 439.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.19, 1,071.29 and 439.45 is: 659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.19 : 1,071.29 = 439.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.19/1,071.29 = 439.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.19x = 1,071.29 × 439.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.19x = 470,778.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,778.39/714.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.18

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