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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.54, 970.38 and 505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.54, 970.38 and 505.71 is: 698.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.54 : 970.38 = 505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.54/970.38 = 505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.54x = 970.38 × 505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.54x = 490,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,730.87/702.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.51

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