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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.96, 1,059.50 and 615.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.96, 1,059.50 and 615.22 is: 922.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.96 : 1,059.50 = 615.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.96/1,059.50 = 615.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.96x = 1,059.50 × 615.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.96x = 651,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,825.59/706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.01

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