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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.96, 1,055.82 and 615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.96, 1,055.82 and 615.56 is: 925.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.96 : 1,055.82 = 615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.96/1,055.82 = 615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.96x = 1,055.82 × 615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.96x = 649,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,920.56/701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.87

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