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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.24, 1,066.03 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.24, 1,066.03 and 436.86 is: 655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.24 : 1,066.03 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.24/1,066.03 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.24x = 1,066.03 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.24x = 465,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,704.77/710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.71

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