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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.90, 975.08 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.90, 975.08 and 624.20 is: 861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.90 : 975.08 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.90/975.08 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.90x = 975.08 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.90x = 608,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,644.94/706.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.01

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