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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.30, 971.19 and 605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.30, 971.19 and 605.07 is: 834.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.30 : 971.19 = 605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.30/971.19 = 605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.30x = 971.19 × 605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.30x = 587,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,637.93/704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.36

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