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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.81, 972.90 and 630.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.81, 972.90 and 630.99 is: 871.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.81 : 972.90 = 630.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.81/972.90 = 630.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.81x = 972.90 × 630.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.81x = 613,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,890.17/704.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.00

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