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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.70, 1,054.18 and 607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.70, 1,054.18 and 607.74 is: 913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.70 : 1,054.18 = 607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.70/1,054.18 = 607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.70x = 1,054.18 × 607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.70x = 640,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,667.35/701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.02

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