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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.80, 1,061.57 and 675.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.80, 1,061.57 and 675.32 is: 1,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.80 : 1,061.57 = 675.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.80/1,061.57 = 675.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.80x = 1,061.57 × 675.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.80x = 716,890.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,890.77/708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.42

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