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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 1,071.10 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 1,071.10 and 439.50 is: 659.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 1,071.10 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/1,071.10 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 1,071.10 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 470,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,746.25/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.09

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