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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.38, 1,060.40 and 612.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.38, 1,060.40 and 612.99 is: 916.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.38 : 1,060.40 = 612.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.38/1,060.40 = 612.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.38x = 1,060.40 × 612.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.38x = 650,016.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,016.13/709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.32

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