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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,055.70 and 623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,055.70 and 623.40 is: 934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,055.70 = 623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,055.70 = 623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,055.70 × 623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 658,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,123.38/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.30

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