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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.90, 1,055.23 and 620.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.90, 1,055.23 and 620.50 is: 926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.90 : 1,055.23 = 620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.90/1,055.23 = 620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.90x = 1,055.23 × 620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.90x = 654,767.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,767.11/706.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.25

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