Some guesses have been made to a number, all of whose digits are positive.  Each digit either needs to be higher ( 
 ), lower (
), lower ( ), or is exactly correct (
), or is exactly correct ( ).  Unfortunately, these clues have been jumbled for each guess.  Find the number.  A solved puzzle is shown below.   Each puzzle has a unique solution.
).  Unfortunately, these clues have been jumbled for each guess.  Find the number.  A solved puzzle is shown below.   Each puzzle has a unique solution. 
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