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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.32, 1,057.27 and 614.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.32, 1,057.27 and 614.03 is: 917.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.32 : 1,057.27 = 614.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.32/1,057.27 = 614.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.32x = 1,057.27 × 614.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.32x = 649,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,193.18/707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.82

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