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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.72, 1,065.11 and 401.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.72, 1,065.11 and 401.83 is: 603.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.72 : 1,065.11 = 401.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.72/1,065.11 = 401.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.72x = 1,065.11 × 401.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.72x = 427,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,988.48/709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.04

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