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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.26, 1,057.33 and 616.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.26, 1,057.33 and 616.02 is: 919.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.26 : 1,057.33 = 616.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.26/1,057.33 = 616.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.26x = 1,057.33 × 616.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.26x = 651,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,336.43/708.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.63

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