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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,059.44 and 605.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,059.44 and 605.46 is: 906.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,059.44 = 605.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,059.44 = 605.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,059.44 × 605.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 641,448.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,448.54/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.62

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