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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.62, 1,059.71 and 673.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.62, 1,059.71 and 673.17 is: 1,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.62 : 1,059.71 = 673.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.62/1,059.71 = 673.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.62x = 1,059.71 × 673.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.62x = 713,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,361.61/709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.27

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