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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.95, 1,062.62 and 611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.95, 1,062.62 and 611.54 is: 915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.95 : 1,062.62 = 611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.95/1,062.62 = 611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.95x = 1,062.62 × 611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.95x = 649,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,834.84/709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.32

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