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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 1,061.70 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 1,061.70 and 433.98 is: 650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 1,061.70 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/1,061.70 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 1,061.70 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 460,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,756.57/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.84

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