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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.55, 1,063.71 and 420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.55, 1,063.71 and 420.38 is: 630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.55 : 1,063.71 = 420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.55/1,063.71 = 420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.55x = 1,063.71 × 420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.55x = 447,157.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,157.09/709.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.20

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