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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.06, 1,060.59 and 677.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.06, 1,060.59 and 677.90 is: 1,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.06 : 1,060.59 = 677.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.06/1,060.59 = 677.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.06x = 1,060.59 × 677.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.06x = 718,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,973.96/707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.85

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