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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.58, 1,064.89 and 401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.58, 1,064.89 and 401.69 is: 602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.58 : 1,064.89 = 401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.58/1,064.89 = 401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.58x = 1,064.89 × 401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.58x = 427,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,758.83/709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.83

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