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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 1,061.52 and 673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 1,061.52 and 673.35 is: 1,009.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 1,061.52 = 673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/1,061.52 = 673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 1,061.52 × 673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 714,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,774.49/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.51

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