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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 1,057.52 and 622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 1,057.52 and 622.72 is: 932.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 1,057.52 = 622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/1,057.52 = 622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 1,057.52 × 622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 658,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,538.85/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.88

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