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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.66, 1,063.95 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.66, 1,063.95 and 401.86 is: 602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.66 : 1,063.95 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.66/1,063.95 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.66x = 1,063.95 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.66x = 427,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,558.95/709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.48

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