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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 1,062.60 and 436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 1,062.60 and 436.28 is: 652.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,062.60 = 436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,062.60 = 436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,062.60 × 436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 463,591.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,591.13/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.95

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