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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 1,052.35 and 624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 1,052.35 and 624.51 is: 935.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 1,052.35 = 624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/1,052.35 = 624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 1,052.35 × 624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 657,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,203.10/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.31

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