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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.05, 1,060.97 and 602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.05, 1,060.97 and 602.24 is: 904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.05 : 1,060.97 = 602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.05/1,060.97 = 602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.05x = 1,060.97 × 602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.05x = 638,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,950.26/706.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.96

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