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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.24, 969.72 and 610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.24, 969.72 and 610.88 is: 841.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.24 : 969.72 = 610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.24/969.72 = 610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.24x = 969.72 × 610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.24x = 592,382.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,382.55/704.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.17

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