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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.09, 1,067.04 and 437.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.09, 1,067.04 and 437.85 is: 657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.09 : 1,067.04 = 437.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.09/1,067.04 = 437.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.09x = 1,067.04 × 437.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.09x = 467,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,203.46/711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.02

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