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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 1,052.40 and 604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 1,052.40 and 604.22 is: 905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 1,052.40 = 604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/1,052.40 = 604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 1,052.40 × 604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 635,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,881.13/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.74

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