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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.63, 1,061.58 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.63, 1,061.58 and 434.04 is: 650.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.63 : 1,061.58 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.63/1,061.58 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.63x = 1,061.58 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.63x = 460,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,768.18/708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.22

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