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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.66, 1,061.49 and 604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.66, 1,061.49 and 604.28 is: 906.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.66 : 1,061.49 = 604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.66/1,061.49 = 604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.66x = 1,061.49 × 604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.66x = 641,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,431.87/707.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.42

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