Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 970 and 634.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 704.60, 970 and 634.14 is: 873.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704.60 : 970 = 634.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704.60/970 = 634.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704.60x = 970 × 634.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704.60x = 615,115.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 615,115.80/704.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873.00
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