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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.61, 1,065.34 and 436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.61, 1,065.34 and 436.87 is: 654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.61 : 1,065.34 = 436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.61/1,065.34 = 436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.61x = 1,065.34 × 436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.61x = 465,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,411.33/711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.03

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