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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.81, 1,059.18 and 619.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.81, 1,059.18 and 619.93 is: 928.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.81 : 1,059.18 = 619.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.81/1,059.18 = 619.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.81x = 1,059.18 × 619.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.81x = 656,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,612.16/706.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.99

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