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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 1,045.94 and 617.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 1,045.94 and 617.00 is: 921.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 1,045.94 = 617.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/1,045.94 = 617.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 1,045.94 × 617.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 645,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,336.67/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.88

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