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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.17, 1,065.52 and 436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.17, 1,065.52 and 436.45 is: 654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.17 : 1,065.52 = 436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.17/1,065.52 = 436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.17x = 1,065.52 × 436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.17x = 465,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,045.74/710.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.84

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