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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.58, 1,059.48 and 604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.58, 1,059.48 and 604.26 is: 904.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.58 : 1,059.48 = 604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.58/1,059.48 = 604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.58x = 1,059.48 × 604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.58x = 640,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,201.38/707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.78

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