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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.29, 1,051.28 and 621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.29, 1,051.28 and 621.16 is: 927.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.29 : 1,051.28 = 621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.29/1,051.28 = 621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.29x = 1,051.28 × 621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.29x = 653,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,012.89/704.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.19

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