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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.60, 1,066.32 and 641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.60, 1,066.32 and 641.44 is: 965.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.60 : 1,066.32 = 641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.60/1,066.32 = 641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.60x = 1,066.32 × 641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.60x = 683,980.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,980.30/708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.26

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