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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.64, 1,065.90 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.64, 1,065.90 and 422.44 is: 632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.64 : 1,065.90 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.64/1,065.90 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.64x = 1,065.90 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.64x = 450,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,278.80/711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.73

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