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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.74, 970.61 and 656.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.74, 970.61 and 656.59 is: 905.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.74 : 970.61 = 656.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.74/970.61 = 656.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.74x = 970.61 × 656.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.74x = 637,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,287.97/703.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.57

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