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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.58, 1,060.98 and 605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.58, 1,060.98 and 605.26 is: 906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.58 : 1,060.98 = 605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.58/1,060.98 = 605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.58x = 1,060.98 × 605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.58x = 642,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,168.75/708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.28

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