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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.67, 1,060.92 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.67, 1,060.92 and 461.12 is: 691.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.67 : 1,060.92 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.67/1,060.92 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.67x = 1,060.92 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.67x = 489,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,206.13/707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.29

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