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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.53, 969.87 and 605.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.53, 969.87 and 605.71 is: 833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.53 : 969.87 = 605.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.53/969.87 = 605.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.53x = 969.87 × 605.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.53x = 587,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,459.96/704.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.83

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