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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.01, 1,066.53 and 433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.01, 1,066.53 and 433.42 is: 650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.01 : 1,066.53 = 433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.01/1,066.53 = 433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.01x = 1,066.53 × 433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.01x = 462,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,255.43/711.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.14

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