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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.35, 1,065.03 and 434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.35, 1,065.03 and 434.60 is: 652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.35 : 1,065.03 = 434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.35/1,065.03 = 434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.35x = 1,065.03 × 434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.35x = 462,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,862.04/709.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.52

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