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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.21, 1,066.80 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.21, 1,066.80 and 436.43 is: 655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.21 : 1,066.80 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.21/1,066.80 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.21x = 1,066.80 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.21x = 465,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,587.83/710.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.56

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