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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 969.28 and 688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 969.28 and 688.12 is: 946.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 969.28 = 688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/969.28 = 688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 969.28 × 688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 666,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,980.95/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.77

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