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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 1,065.76 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 1,065.76 and 436.59 is: 655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 1,065.76 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/1,065.76 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 1,065.76 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 465,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,299.07/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.01

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