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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 1,067.96 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 1,067.96 and 422.52 is: 634.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 1,067.96 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/1,067.96 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 1,067.96 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 451,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,234.46/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.75

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