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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.51, 1,061.56 and 434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.51, 1,061.56 and 434.03 is: 650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.51 : 1,061.56 = 434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.51/1,061.56 = 434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.51x = 1,061.56 × 434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.51x = 460,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,744.12/708.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.30

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