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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.40, 1,050.02 and 617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.40, 1,050.02 and 617 is: 921.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.40 : 1,050.02 = 617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.40/1,050.02 = 617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.40x = 1,050.02 × 617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.40x = 647,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,862.34/703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.04

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