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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,058.85 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,058.85 and 433.74 is: 649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,058.85 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,058.85 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,058.85 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 459,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,265.60/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.12

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