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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.38, 970.74 and 604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.38, 970.74 and 604.13 is: 833.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.38 : 970.74 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.38/970.74 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.38x = 970.74 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.38x = 586,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,451.93/703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.76

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