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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.44, 1,052.28 and 642.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.44, 1,052.28 and 642.28 is: 962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.44 : 1,052.28 = 642.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.44/1,052.28 = 642.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.44x = 1,052.28 × 642.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.44x = 675,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,858.40/702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.16

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