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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.68, 1,060.32 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.68, 1,060.32 and 432.96 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.68 : 1,060.32 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.68/1,060.32 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.68x = 1,060.32 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.68x = 459,076.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,076.15/707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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