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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.94, 970.68 and 639.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.94, 970.68 and 639.03 is: 879.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.94 : 970.68 = 639.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.94/970.68 = 639.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.94x = 970.68 × 639.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.94x = 620,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,293.64/704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.92

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