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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.60, 1,060.61 and 642.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.60, 1,060.61 and 642.09 is: 967.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.60 : 1,060.61 = 642.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.60/1,060.61 = 642.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.60x = 1,060.61 × 642.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.60x = 681,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,006.30/703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.89

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