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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 1,053.51 and 611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 1,053.51 and 611.22 is: 916.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 1,053.51 = 611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/1,053.51 = 611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 1,053.51 × 611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 643,926.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,926.38/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.02

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