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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.22, 1,061.56 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.22, 1,061.56 and 434.49 is: 651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.22 : 1,061.56 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.22/1,061.56 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.22x = 1,061.56 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.22x = 461,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,237.20/708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.26

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