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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.80, 1,060.80 and 622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.80, 1,060.80 and 622.40 is: 931.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.80 : 1,060.80 = 622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.80/1,060.80 = 622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.80x = 1,060.80 × 622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.80x = 660,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,241.92/708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.49

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