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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.96, 1,066.32 and 622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.96, 1,066.32 and 622.56 is: 936.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.96 : 1,066.32 = 622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.96/1,066.32 = 622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.96x = 1,066.32 × 622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.96x = 663,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,848.18/708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.37

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