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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 1,056.24 and 647.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.60, 1,056.24 and 647.36 is: 970.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.60 : 1,056.24 = 647.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.60/1,056.24 = 647.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.60x = 1,056.24 × 647.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.60x = 683,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,767.53/704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.43

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