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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.68, 1,064.86 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.68, 1,064.86 and 436.19 is: 653.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.68 : 1,064.86 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.68/1,064.86 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.68x = 1,064.86 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.68x = 464,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,479.10/710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.57

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