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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.20, 1,060.83 and 432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.20, 1,060.83 and 432.74 is: 649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.20 : 1,060.83 = 432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.20/1,060.83 = 432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.20x = 1,060.83 × 432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.20x = 459,066.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,066.23/707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.13

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