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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.39, 970.89 and 645.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.39, 970.89 and 645.56 is: 889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.39 : 970.89 = 645.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.39/970.89 = 645.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.39x = 970.89 × 645.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.39x = 626,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,767.75/704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.80

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