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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.46, 1,059.57 and 667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.46, 1,059.57 and 667.50 is: 999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.46 : 1,059.57 = 667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.46/1,059.57 = 667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.46x = 1,059.57 × 667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.46x = 707,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,262.98/707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.72

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