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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.68, 1,050.49 and 611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.68, 1,050.49 and 611.44 is: 912.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.68 : 1,050.49 = 611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.68/1,050.49 = 611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.68x = 1,050.49 × 611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.68x = 642,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,307.45/703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.79

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