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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 1,064.25 and 436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 1,064.25 and 436.13 is: 652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 1,064.25 = 436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/1,064.25 = 436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 1,064.25 × 436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 464,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,146.03/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.92

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