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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.70, 1,055.20 and 672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.70, 1,055.20 and 672.42 is: 1,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.70 : 1,055.20 = 672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.70/1,055.20 = 672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.70x = 1,055.20 × 672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.70x = 709,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,537.58/707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.60

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