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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.46, 1,057.81 and 612.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.46, 1,057.81 and 612.21 is: 921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.46 : 1,057.81 = 612.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.46/1,057.81 = 612.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.46x = 1,057.81 × 612.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.46x = 647,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,601.86/702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.91

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