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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 1,053.08 and 602.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 1,053.08 and 602.62 is: 905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 1,053.08 = 602.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/1,053.08 = 602.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 1,053.08 × 602.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 634,607.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,607.07/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.24

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