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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.24, 969.92 and 656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.24, 969.92 and 656.08 is: 904.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.24 : 969.92 = 656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.24/969.92 = 656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.24x = 969.92 × 656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.24x = 636,346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,346.86/703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.88

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