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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.95, 972.95 and 673.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.95, 972.95 and 673.81 is: 929.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.95 : 972.95 = 673.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.95/972.95 = 673.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.95x = 972.95 × 673.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.95x = 655,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,579.11/704.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.96

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