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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.56, 1,060.31 and 620.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.56, 1,060.31 and 620.68 is: 930.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.56 : 1,060.31 = 620.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.56/1,060.31 = 620.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.56x = 1,060.31 × 620.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.56x = 658,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,104.81/707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.11

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