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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.39, 1,060.64 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.39, 1,060.64 and 433.62 is: 651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.39 : 1,060.64 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.39/1,060.64 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.39x = 1,060.64 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.39x = 459,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,915.80/706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.08

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