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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.30, 1,049.93 and 611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.30, 1,049.93 and 611.06 is: 912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.30 : 1,049.93 = 611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.30/1,049.93 = 611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.30x = 1,049.93 × 611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.30x = 641,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,570.12/703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.23

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