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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.20, 969.93 and 615.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.20, 969.93 and 615.72 is: 849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.20 : 969.93 = 615.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.20/969.93 = 615.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.20x = 969.93 × 615.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.20x = 597,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,205.30/703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.27

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