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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.26, 1,066.84 and 437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.26, 1,066.84 and 437.53 is: 655.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.26 : 1,066.84 = 437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.26/1,066.84 = 437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.26x = 1,066.84 × 437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.26x = 466,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,774.51/712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.34

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