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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.87, 1,061.80 and 616.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.87, 1,061.80 and 616.63 is: 924.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.87 : 1,061.80 = 616.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.87/1,061.80 = 616.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.87x = 1,061.80 × 616.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.87x = 654,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,733.54/707.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.94

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