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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.92, 1,059.02 and 623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.92, 1,059.02 and 623.72 is: 934.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.92 : 1,059.02 = 623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.92/1,059.02 = 623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.92x = 1,059.02 × 623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.92x = 660,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,531.95/706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.38

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