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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.20, 1,464.93 and 708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.20, 1,464.93 and 708.63 is: 977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.20 : 1,464.93 = 708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.20/1,464.93 = 708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.20x = 1,464.93 × 708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.20x = 1,038,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,093.35/1,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.31

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