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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.65, 970.95 and 506.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.65, 970.95 and 506.82 is: 699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.65 : 970.95 = 506.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.65/970.95 = 506.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.65x = 970.95 × 506.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.65x = 492,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,096.88/703.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.35

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