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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.67, 972.90 and 610.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.67, 972.90 and 610.71 is: 843.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.67 : 972.90 = 610.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.67/972.90 = 610.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.67x = 972.90 × 610.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.67x = 594,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,159.76/704.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.17

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