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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.52, 1,057.97 and 612.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.52, 1,057.97 and 612.34 is: 922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.52 : 1,057.97 = 612.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.52/1,057.97 = 612.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.52x = 1,057.97 × 612.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.52x = 647,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,835.82/702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.16

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