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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.86, 1,052.12 and 621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.86, 1,052.12 and 621.73 is: 928.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.86 : 1,052.12 = 621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.86/1,052.12 = 621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.86x = 1,052.12 × 621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.86x = 654,128.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,128.02/704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.03

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