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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.31, 962.87 and 624.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.31, 962.87 and 624.94 is: 859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.31 : 962.87 = 624.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.31/962.87 = 624.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.31x = 962.87 × 624.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.31x = 601,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,730.45/700.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.23

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