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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.88, 970.82 and 672.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.88, 970.82 and 672.86 is: 928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.88 : 970.82 = 672.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.88/970.82 = 672.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.88x = 970.82 × 672.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.88x = 653,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,225.95/703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.04

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