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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.70, 1,073.11 and 441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.70, 1,073.11 and 441.93 is: 663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.70 : 1,073.11 = 441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.70/1,073.11 = 441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.70x = 1,073.11 × 441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.70x = 474,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,239.50/714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.55

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