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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.68, 970.08 and 599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.68, 970.08 and 599.04 is: 825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.68 : 970.08 = 599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.68/970.08 = 599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.68x = 970.08 × 599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.68x = 581,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,116.72/703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.83

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