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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.23, 1,059.59 and 603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.23, 1,059.59 and 603.46 is: 904.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.23 : 1,059.59 = 603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.23/1,059.59 = 603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.23x = 1,059.59 × 603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.23x = 639,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,420.18/707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.12

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