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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.71, 971.94 and 657.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.71, 971.94 and 657.55 is: 906.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.71 : 971.94 = 657.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.71/971.94 = 657.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.71x = 971.94 × 657.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.71x = 639,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,099.15/704.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.90

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