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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,050.42 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,050.42 and 618.12 is: 921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,050.42 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,050.42 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,050.42 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 649,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,285.61/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.76

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