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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.08, 1,059.84 and 672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.08, 1,059.84 and 672.40 is: 1,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.08 : 1,059.84 = 672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.08/1,059.84 = 672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.08x = 1,059.84 × 672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.08x = 712,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,636.42/708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.43

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