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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.43, 972.57 and 630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.43, 972.57 and 630.62 is: 870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.43 : 972.57 = 630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.43/972.57 = 630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.43x = 972.57 × 630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.43x = 613,322.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,322.09/704.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.66

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