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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.62, 1,060.04 and 604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.62, 1,060.04 and 604.34 is: 905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.62 : 1,060.04 = 604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.62/1,060.04 = 604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.62x = 1,060.04 × 604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.62x = 640,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,624.57/707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.32

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