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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.96, 1,067.82 and 435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.96, 1,067.82 and 435.40 is: 652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.96 : 1,067.82 = 435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.96/1,067.82 = 435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.96x = 1,067.82 × 435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.96x = 464,928.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,928.83/712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.11

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