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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.84, 1,062.45 and 435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.84, 1,062.45 and 435.13 is: 652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.84 : 1,062.45 = 435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.84/1,062.45 = 435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.84x = 1,062.45 × 435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.84x = 462,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,301.21/708.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.19

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