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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.12, 1,064.94 and 436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.12, 1,064.94 and 436.34 is: 654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.12 : 1,064.94 = 436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.12/1,064.94 = 436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.12x = 1,064.94 × 436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.12x = 464,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,675.92/710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.36

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