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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.09, 1,060.83 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.09, 1,060.83 and 488.72 is: 732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.09 : 1,060.83 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.09/1,060.83 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.09x = 1,060.83 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.09x = 518,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,443.53/708.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.17

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