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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.72, 1,061.70 and 612.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.72, 1,061.70 and 612.76 is: 920.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.72 : 1,061.70 = 612.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.72/1,061.70 = 612.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.72x = 1,061.70 × 612.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.72x = 650,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,567.29/706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.54

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