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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.48, 986.92 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.48, 986.92 and 439 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.48 : 986.92 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.48/986.92 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.48x = 986.92 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.48x = 433,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,257.88/715.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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