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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.96, 1,064.59 and 616.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.96, 1,064.59 and 616.74 is: 928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.96 : 1,064.59 = 616.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.96/1,064.59 = 616.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.96x = 1,064.59 × 616.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.96x = 656,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,575.24/706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.73

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