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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.78, 1,058.31 and 612.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.78, 1,058.31 and 612.57 is: 922.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.78 : 1,058.31 = 612.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.78/1,058.31 = 612.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.78x = 1,058.31 × 612.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.78x = 648,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,288.96/702.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.46

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