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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.44, 969.78 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.44, 969.78 and 605.80 is: 833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.44 : 969.78 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.44/969.78 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.44x = 969.78 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.44x = 587,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,492.72/704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.99

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