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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.34, 1,061.74 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.34, 1,061.74 and 605.32 is: 907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.34 : 1,061.74 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.34/1,061.74 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.34x = 1,061.74 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.34x = 642,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,692.46/708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.32

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