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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.50, 1,060.44 and 605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.50, 1,060.44 and 605.44 is: 907.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.50 : 1,060.44 = 605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.50/1,060.44 = 605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.50x = 1,060.44 × 605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.50x = 642,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,032.79/707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.47

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