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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.35, 1,063.05 and 401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.35, 1,063.05 and 401.07 is: 601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.35 : 1,063.05 = 401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.35/1,063.05 = 401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.35x = 1,063.05 × 401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.35x = 426,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,357.46/709.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.05

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