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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.37, 1,059.55 and 615.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.37, 1,059.55 and 615.13 is: 922.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.37 : 1,059.55 = 615.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.37/1,059.55 = 615.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.37x = 1,059.55 × 615.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.37x = 651,756.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,756.80/706.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.69

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