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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.70, 1,055.68 and 608.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.70, 1,055.68 and 608.74 is: 914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.70 : 1,055.68 = 608.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.70/1,055.68 = 608.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.70x = 1,055.68 × 608.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.70x = 642,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,634.64/702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.52

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