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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 1,050.90 and 628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 1,050.90 and 628.26 is: 941.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 1,050.90 = 628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/1,050.90 = 628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 1,050.90 × 628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 660,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,238.43/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.64

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