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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.30, 1,059.94 and 620.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.30, 1,059.94 and 620.43 is: 929.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.30 : 1,059.94 = 620.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.30/1,059.94 = 620.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.30x = 1,059.94 × 620.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.30x = 657,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,618.57/707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.76

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