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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.89, 1,063.28 and 435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.89, 1,063.28 and 435.02 is: 652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.89 : 1,063.28 = 435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.89/1,063.28 = 435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.89x = 1,063.28 × 435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.89x = 462,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,540.57/708.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.49

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