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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.60, 1,052.82 and 607.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.60, 1,052.82 and 607.23 is: 908.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.60 : 1,052.82 = 607.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.60/1,052.82 = 607.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.60x = 1,052.82 × 607.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.60x = 639,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,303.89/703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.62

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