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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.10, 1,059.27 and 462.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.10, 1,059.27 and 462.89 is: 693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.10 : 1,059.27 = 462.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.10/1,059.27 = 462.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.10x = 1,059.27 × 462.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.10x = 490,320.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,320.19/707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.42

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