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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.09, 1,060.65 and 432.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.09, 1,060.65 and 432.35 is: 649.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.09 : 1,060.65 = 432.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.09/1,060.65 = 432.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.09x = 1,060.65 × 432.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.09x = 458,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,572.03/706.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.45

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