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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 1,065.96 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 1,065.96 and 451.32 is: 676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 1,065.96 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/1,065.96 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 1,065.96 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 481,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,089.07/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.71

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