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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.44, 1,058.58 and 682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.44, 1,058.58 and 682.84 is: 1,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.44 : 1,058.58 = 682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.44/1,058.58 = 682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.44x = 1,058.58 × 682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.44x = 722,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,840.77/707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.77

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