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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 1,048.98 and 619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 1,048.98 and 619.08 is: 926.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 1,048.98 = 619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/1,048.98 = 619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 1,048.98 × 619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 649,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,402.54/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.18

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