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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 972.47 and 611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 972.47 and 611.44 is: 843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 972.47 = 611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/972.47 = 611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 972.47 × 611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 594,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,607.06/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.61

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