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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.91, 1,065.18 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.91, 1,065.18 and 433.11 is: 648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.91 : 1,065.18 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.91/1,065.18 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.91x = 1,065.18 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.91x = 461,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,345.73/710.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.95

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