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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.04, 972.71 and 600.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.04, 972.71 and 600.23 is: 829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.04 : 972.71 = 600.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.04/972.71 = 600.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.04x = 972.71 × 600.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.04x = 583,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,844.86/704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.28

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