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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.34, 970.15 and 507.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.34, 970.15 and 507.14 is: 699.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.34 : 970.15 = 507.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.34/970.15 = 507.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.34x = 970.15 × 507.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.34x = 492,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,001.87/703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.52

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