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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.16, 1,054.98 and 623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.16, 1,054.98 and 623.08 is: 932.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.16 : 1,054.98 = 623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.16/1,054.98 = 623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.16x = 1,054.98 × 623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.16x = 657,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,336.94/705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.18

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