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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 1,056.23 and 600.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 1,056.23 and 600.14 is: 899.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 1,056.23 = 600.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/1,056.23 = 600.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 1,056.23 × 600.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 633,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,890.41/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.39

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