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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.14, 1,056.18 and 617.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.14, 1,056.18 and 617.46 is: 923.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.14 : 1,056.18 = 617.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.14/1,056.18 = 617.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.14x = 1,056.18 × 617.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.14x = 652,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,148.90/706.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.54

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