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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.82, 1,067.76 and 437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.82, 1,067.76 and 437.74 is: 656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.82 : 1,067.76 = 437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.82/1,067.76 = 437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.82x = 1,067.76 × 437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.82x = 467,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,401.26/711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.63

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