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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 1,053.17 and 614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 1,053.17 and 614.44 is: 916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 1,053.17 = 614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/1,053.17 = 614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 1,053.17 × 614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 647,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,109.77/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.74

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