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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.05, 1,060.72 and 433.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.05, 1,060.72 and 433.33 is: 649.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.05 : 1,060.72 = 433.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.05/1,060.72 = 433.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.05x = 1,060.72 × 433.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.05x = 459,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,641.80/708.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.17

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