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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.79, 1,060.43 and 604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.79, 1,060.43 and 604.02 is: 904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.79 : 1,060.43 = 604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.79/1,060.43 = 604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.79x = 1,060.43 × 604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.79x = 640,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,520.93/707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.96

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