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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.32, 1,065.80 and 436.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.32, 1,065.80 and 436.83 is: 654.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.32 : 1,065.80 = 436.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.32/1,065.80 = 436.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.32x = 1,065.80 × 436.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.32x = 465,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,573.41/711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.52

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