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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 972.21 and 626.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.20, 972.21 and 626.35 is: 864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.20 : 972.21 = 626.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.20/972.21 = 626.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.20x = 972.21 × 626.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.20x = 608,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,943.73/704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.73

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