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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.52, 1,061.93 and 434.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.52, 1,061.93 and 434.31 is: 650.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.52 : 1,061.93 = 434.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.52/1,061.93 = 434.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.52x = 1,061.93 × 434.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.52x = 461,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,204.65/709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.03

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