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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.78, 1,060.37 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.78, 1,060.37 and 433.04 is: 649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.78 : 1,060.37 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.78/1,060.37 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.78x = 1,060.37 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.78x = 459,180.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,180.46/706.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.68

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