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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.32, 973.02 and 616.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.32, 973.02 and 616.26 is: 852.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.32 : 973.02 = 616.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.32/973.02 = 616.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.32x = 973.02 × 616.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.32x = 599,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,633.31/703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.58

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