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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 1,052.12 and 615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 1,052.12 and 615.12 is: 921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 1,052.12 = 615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/1,052.12 = 615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 1,052.12 × 615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 647,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,176.98/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.90

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