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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.38, 969.45 and 604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.38, 969.45 and 604.74 is: 833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.38 : 969.45 = 604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.38/969.45 = 604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.38x = 969.45 × 604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.38x = 586,265.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,265.19/703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.50

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