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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.13, 1,069.96 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.13, 1,069.96 and 436.05 is: 654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.13 : 1,069.96 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.13/1,069.96 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.13x = 1,069.96 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.13x = 466,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,554.42/713.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.24

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