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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 1,053.84 and 622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 1,053.84 and 622.24 is: 933.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 1,053.84 = 622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/1,053.84 = 622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 1,053.84 × 622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 655,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,741.40/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.57

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