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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.04, 972.72 and 620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.04, 972.72 and 620.88 is: 857.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.04 : 972.72 = 620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.04/972.72 = 620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.04x = 972.72 × 620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.04x = 603,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,942.39/704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.82

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