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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 1,063.76 and 435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 1,063.76 and 435.68 is: 652.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,063.76 = 435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,063.76 = 435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,063.76 × 435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 463,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,458.96/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.76

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