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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.87, 1,058.73 and 611.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.87, 1,058.73 and 611.67 is: 913.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.87 : 1,058.73 = 611.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.87/1,058.73 = 611.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.87x = 1,058.73 × 611.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.87x = 647,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,593.38/708.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.56

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