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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.98, 1,058.94 and 629.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.98, 1,058.94 and 629.07 is: 942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.98 : 1,058.94 = 629.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.98/1,058.94 = 629.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.98x = 1,058.94 × 629.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.98x = 666,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,147.39/706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.24

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