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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.89, 1,062.18 and 433.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.89, 1,062.18 and 433.83 is: 650.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.89 : 1,062.18 = 433.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.89/1,062.18 = 433.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.89x = 1,062.18 × 433.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.89x = 460,805.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,805.55/707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.96

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