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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.97, 970.43 and 610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.97, 970.43 and 610.40 is: 840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.97 : 970.43 = 610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.97/970.43 = 610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.97x = 970.43 × 610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.97x = 592,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,349.85/704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.25

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