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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.81, 970.29 and 624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.81, 970.29 and 624.96 is: 862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.81 : 970.29 = 624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.81/970.29 = 624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.81x = 970.29 × 624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.81x = 606,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,392.44/702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.81

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