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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.36, 1,066.58 and 437.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.36, 1,066.58 and 437.59 is: 657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.36 : 1,066.58 = 437.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.36/1,066.58 = 437.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.36x = 1,066.58 × 437.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.36x = 466,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,724.74/710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.03

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