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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.60, 1,054.28 and 602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.60, 1,054.28 and 602.72 is: 899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.60 : 1,054.28 = 602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.60/1,054.28 = 602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.60x = 1,054.28 × 602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.60x = 635,435.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,435.64/706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.29

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