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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 1,064.96 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 1,064.96 and 436.26 is: 653.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 1,064.96 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/1,064.96 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 1,064.96 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 464,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,599.45/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.45

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