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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 1,054.60 and 422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 1,054.60 and 422.36 is: 631.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 1,054.60 = 422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/1,054.60 = 422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 1,054.60 × 422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 445,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,420.86/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.95

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