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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,056.84 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,056.84 and 624.24 is: 936.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,056.84 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,056.84 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,056.84 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 659,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,721.80/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.57

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