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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.35, 1,059.93 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.35, 1,059.93 and 612 is: 915.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.35 : 1,059.93 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.35/1,059.93 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.35x = 1,059.93 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.35x = 648,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,677.16/708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.76

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