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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.61, 1,059.71 and 432.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.61, 1,059.71 and 432.83 is: 649.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.61 : 1,059.71 = 432.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.61/1,059.71 = 432.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.61x = 1,059.71 × 432.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.61x = 458,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,666.82/706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.11

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