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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.68, 1,063.14 and 400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.68, 1,063.14 and 400.60 is: 600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.68 : 1,063.14 = 400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.68/1,063.14 = 400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.68x = 1,063.14 × 400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.68x = 425,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,893.88/709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.12

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