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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.66, 1,055.94 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.66, 1,055.94 and 627.76 is: 940.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.66 : 1,055.94 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.66/1,055.94 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.66x = 1,055.94 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.66x = 662,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,876.89/704.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.70

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