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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.33, 1,062.17 and 434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.33, 1,062.17 and 434.59 is: 650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.33 : 1,062.17 = 434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.33/1,062.17 = 434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.33x = 1,062.17 × 434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.33x = 461,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,603.27/709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.76

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