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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.92, 970.60 and 661.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.92, 970.60 and 661.54 is: 912.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.92 : 970.60 = 661.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.92/970.60 = 661.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.92x = 970.60 × 661.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.92x = 642,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,090.72/703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.16

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