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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.07, 1,062.90 and 401.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.07, 1,062.90 and 401.18 is: 601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.07 : 1,062.90 = 401.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.07/1,062.90 = 401.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.07x = 1,062.90 × 401.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.07x = 426,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,416.88/709.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.37

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