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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 1,055.67 and 617.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 1,055.67 and 617.51 is: 925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 1,055.67 = 617.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/1,055.67 = 617.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 1,055.67 × 617.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 651,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,886.78/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.50

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