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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.92, 970.74 and 697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.92, 970.74 and 697.16 is: 962.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.92 : 970.74 = 697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.92/970.74 = 697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.92x = 970.74 × 697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.92x = 676,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,761.10/702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.79

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