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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.46, 1,060.66 and 553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.46, 1,060.66 and 553.71 is: 830.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.46 : 1,060.66 = 553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.46/1,060.66 = 553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.46x = 1,060.66 × 553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.46x = 587,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,298.05/707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.15

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