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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707, 1,060.98 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707, 1,060.98 and 425.80 is: 638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707 : 1,060.98 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707/1,060.98 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707x = 1,060.98 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707x = 451,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,759.98/707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.98

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