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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.46, 1,053.72 and 606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.46, 1,053.72 and 606.18 is: 906.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.46 : 1,053.72 = 606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.46/1,053.72 = 606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.46x = 1,053.72 × 606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.46x = 638,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,743.99/704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.71

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