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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 971.75 and 646.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 971.75 and 646.19 is: 890.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 971.75 = 646.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/971.75 = 646.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 971.75 × 646.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 627,931.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,931.89/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.66

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