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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.03, 1,065.39 and 436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.03, 1,065.39 and 436.54 is: 654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.03 : 1,065.39 = 436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.03/1,065.39 = 436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.03x = 1,065.39 × 436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.03x = 465,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,085.35/711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.10

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