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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.51, 966.15 and 696.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.51, 966.15 and 696.41 is: 955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.51 : 966.15 = 696.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.51/966.15 = 696.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.51x = 966.15 × 696.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.51x = 672,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,836.52/704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.04

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