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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 1,049.36 and 620.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 1,049.36 and 620.87 is: 926.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 1,049.36 = 620.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/1,049.36 = 620.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 1,049.36 × 620.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 651,507.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,507.79/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.65

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