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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.50, 1,058.31 and 432.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.50, 1,058.31 and 432.36 is: 647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.50 : 1,058.31 = 432.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.50/1,058.31 = 432.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.50x = 1,058.31 × 432.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.50x = 457,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,570.91/706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.66

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