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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.97, 1,049.94 and 623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.97, 1,049.94 and 623.07 is: 933.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.97 : 1,049.94 = 623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.97/1,049.94 = 623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.97x = 1,049.94 × 623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.97x = 654,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,186.12/700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.27

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