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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.88, 1,061.82 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.88, 1,061.82 and 400.02 is: 600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.88 : 1,061.82 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.88/1,061.82 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.88x = 1,061.82 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.88x = 424,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,749.24/707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.03

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