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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.18, 1,052.97 and 623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.18, 1,052.97 and 623.27 is: 935.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.18 : 1,052.97 = 623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.18/1,052.97 = 623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.18x = 1,052.97 × 623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.18x = 656,284.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,284.61/701.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.97

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