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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.12, 1,052.61 and 616.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.12, 1,052.61 and 616.63 is: 923.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.12 : 1,052.61 = 616.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.12/1,052.61 = 616.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.12x = 1,052.61 × 616.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.12x = 649,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,070.90/703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.13

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