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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.40, 1,059.90 and 628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.40, 1,059.90 and 628.48 is: 940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.40 : 1,059.90 = 628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.40/1,059.90 = 628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.40x = 1,059.90 × 628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.40x = 666,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,125.95/708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.32

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