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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.70, 972 and 617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.70, 972 and 617.22 is: 851.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.70 : 972 = 617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.70/972 = 617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.70x = 972 × 617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.70x = 599,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,937.84/704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.34

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