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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 1,053.61 and 616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 1,053.61 and 616.12 is: 923.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 1,053.61 = 616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/1,053.61 = 616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 1,053.61 × 616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 649,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,150.19/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.40

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