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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 1,073.97 and 441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 1,073.97 and 441.27 is: 662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 1,073.97 = 441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/1,073.97 = 441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 1,073.97 × 441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 473,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,910.74/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.85

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