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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.32, 1,066.93 and 437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.32, 1,066.93 and 437.45 is: 656.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.32 : 1,066.93 = 437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.32/1,066.93 = 437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.32x = 1,066.93 × 437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.32x = 466,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,722.10/711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.14

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