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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.88, 1,062.75 and 435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.88, 1,062.75 and 435.13 is: 651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.88 : 1,062.75 = 435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.88/1,062.75 = 435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.88x = 1,062.75 × 435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.88x = 462,429.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,429.09/709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.42

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