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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 1,065.09 and 402.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 1,065.09 and 402.43 is: 603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 1,065.09 = 402.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/1,065.09 = 402.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 1,065.09 × 402.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 428,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,624.17/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.71

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