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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.20, 1,062.30 and 662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.20, 1,062.30 and 662.30 is: 993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.20 : 1,062.30 = 662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.20/1,062.30 = 662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.20x = 1,062.30 × 662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.20x = 703,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,561.29/708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.45

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