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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.70, 1,063.15 and 400.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.70, 1,063.15 and 400.61 is: 600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.70 : 1,063.15 = 400.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.70/1,063.15 = 400.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.70x = 1,063.15 × 400.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.70x = 425,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,910.18/709.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.13

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