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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.87, 1,059.75 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.87, 1,059.75 and 433.13 is: 648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.87 : 1,059.75 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.87/1,059.75 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.87x = 1,059.75 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.87x = 459,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,004.22/707.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.43

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