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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.99, 973.29 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.99, 973.29 and 627.12 is: 865.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.99 : 973.29 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.99/973.29 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.99x = 973.29 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.99x = 610,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,369.62/704.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.79

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