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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.14, 1,047.08 and 615.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.14, 1,047.08 and 615.87 is: 918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.14 : 1,047.08 = 615.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.14/1,047.08 = 615.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.14x = 1,047.08 × 615.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.14x = 644,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,866.70/702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.44

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