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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.52, 1,062.60 and 606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.52, 1,062.60 and 606.20 is: 907.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.52 : 1,062.60 = 606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.52/1,062.60 = 606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.52x = 1,062.60 × 606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.52x = 644,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,148.12/709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.86

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