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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.26, 1,063.85 and 435.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.26, 1,063.85 and 435.53 is: 652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.26 : 1,063.85 = 435.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.26/1,063.85 = 435.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.26x = 1,063.85 × 435.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.26x = 463,339.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,339.07/710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.35

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