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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.74, 1,075.04 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.74, 1,075.04 and 439.02 is: 658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.74 : 1,075.04 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.74/1,075.04 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.74x = 1,075.04 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.74x = 471,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,964.06/716.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.49

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