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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.87, 1,053.41 and 610.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.87, 1,053.41 and 610.13 is: 915.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.87 : 1,053.41 = 610.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.87/1,053.41 = 610.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.87x = 1,053.41 × 610.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.87x = 642,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,716.63/701.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.73

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