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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.41, 1,060.56 and 640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.41, 1,060.56 and 640.10 is: 958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.41 : 1,060.56 = 640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.41/1,060.56 = 640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.41x = 1,060.56 × 640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.41x = 678,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,867.11/708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.29

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