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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 1,060.67 and 615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 1,060.67 and 615.88 is: 923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 1,060.67 = 615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/1,060.67 = 615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 1,060.67 × 615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 653,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,244.33/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.82

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