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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.20, 1,061.98 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.20, 1,061.98 and 434.46 is: 650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.20 : 1,061.98 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.20/1,061.98 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.20x = 1,061.98 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.20x = 461,387.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,387.83/709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.57

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