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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.92, 973.50 and 699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.92, 973.50 and 699.16 is: 965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.92 : 973.50 = 699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.92/973.50 = 699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.92x = 973.50 × 699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.92x = 680,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,632.26/704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.55

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