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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 974.72 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 974.72 and 617.32 is: 853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 974.72 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/974.72 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 974.72 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 601,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,714.15/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.74

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