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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.96, 1,069.32 and 624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.96, 1,069.32 and 624.56 is: 939.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.96 : 1,069.32 = 624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.96/1,069.32 = 624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.96x = 1,069.32 × 624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.96x = 667,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,854.50/710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.37

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