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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.70, 1,062.23 and 434.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.70, 1,062.23 and 434.33 is: 651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.70 : 1,062.23 = 434.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.70/1,062.23 = 434.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.70x = 1,062.23 × 434.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.70x = 461,357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,357.30/707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.91

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