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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.58, 1,064.52 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.58, 1,064.52 and 436.26 is: 653.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.58 : 1,064.52 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.58/1,064.52 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.58x = 1,064.52 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.58x = 464,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,407.50/710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.56

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