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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.84, 1,064.80 and 435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.84, 1,064.80 and 435.76 is: 653.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.84 : 1,064.80 = 435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.84/1,064.80 = 435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.84x = 1,064.80 × 435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.84x = 463,997.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,997.25/709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.66

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