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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.28, 1,055.94 and 623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.28, 1,055.94 and 623.28 is: 934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.28 : 1,055.94 = 623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.28/1,055.94 = 623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.28x = 1,055.94 × 623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.28x = 658,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,146.28/704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.50

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