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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.56, 1,467.58 and 707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.56, 1,467.58 and 707.88 is: 977.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.56 : 1,467.58 = 707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.56/1,467.58 = 707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.56x = 1,467.58 × 707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.56x = 1,038,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,870.53/1,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.71

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