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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 1,051.07 and 624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 1,051.07 and 624.51 is: 935.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 1,051.07 = 624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/1,051.07 = 624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 1,051.07 × 624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 656,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,400.60/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.84

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