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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.68, 970.68 and 507.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.68, 970.68 and 507.25 is: 699.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.68 : 970.68 = 507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.68/970.68 = 507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.68x = 970.68 × 507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.68x = 492,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,377.43/703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.72

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