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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.30, 1,051.42 and 612.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.30, 1,051.42 and 612.06 is: 913.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.30 : 1,051.42 = 612.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.30/1,051.42 = 612.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.30x = 1,051.42 × 612.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.30x = 643,532.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,532.13/704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.72

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