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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.76, 966.32 and 690.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.76, 966.32 and 690.18 is: 946.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.76 : 966.32 = 690.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.76/966.32 = 690.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.76x = 966.32 × 690.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.76x = 666,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,931.29/704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.32

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