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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.07, 1,061.34 and 578.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.07, 1,061.34 and 578.55 is: 868.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.07 : 1,061.34 = 578.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.07/1,061.34 = 578.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.07x = 1,061.34 × 578.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.07x = 614,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,038.26/707.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.43

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