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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.07, 1,062.77 and 434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.07, 1,062.77 and 434.81 is: 650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.07 : 1,062.77 = 434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.07/1,062.77 = 434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.07x = 1,062.77 × 434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.07x = 462,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,095.54/710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.77

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