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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.27, 1,061.58 and 461.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.27, 1,061.58 and 461.13 is: 691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.27 : 1,061.58 = 461.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.27/1,061.58 = 461.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.27x = 1,061.58 × 461.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.27x = 489,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,526.39/708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.16

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