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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.96, 1,063.68 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.96, 1,063.68 and 607.20 is: 911.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.96 : 1,063.68 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.96/1,063.68 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.96x = 1,063.68 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.96x = 645,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,866.50/708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.01

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