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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 1,057.96 and 614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 1,057.96 and 614.32 is: 921.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 1,057.96 = 614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/1,057.96 = 614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 1,057.96 × 614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 649,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,924.11/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.83

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