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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 1,056.54 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 1,056.54 and 609.32 is: 913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 1,056.54 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/1,056.54 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 1,056.54 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 643,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,770.95/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.98

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