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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.54, 972.45 and 671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.54, 972.45 and 671.54 is: 926.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.54 : 972.45 = 671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.54/972.45 = 671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.54x = 972.45 × 671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.54x = 653,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,034.21/704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.89

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