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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.82, 1,060.26 and 432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.82, 1,060.26 and 432.74 is: 649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.82 : 1,060.26 = 432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.82/1,060.26 = 432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.82x = 1,060.26 × 432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.82x = 458,816.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,816.91/706.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.13

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