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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.35, 1,051.97 and 607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.35, 1,051.97 and 607.44 is: 909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.35 : 1,051.97 = 607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.35/1,051.97 = 607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.35x = 1,051.97 × 607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.35x = 639,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,005.62/702.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.82

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