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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 971.78 and 611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 971.78 and 611.32 is: 843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 971.78 = 611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/971.78 = 611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 971.78 × 611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 594,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,068.55/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.22

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