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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,060.74 and 451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,060.74 and 451.56 is: 677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,060.74 = 451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,060.74 = 451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,060.74 × 451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 478,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,987.75/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.00

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