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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 974.10 and 621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 974.10 and 621.88 is: 859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 974.10 = 621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/974.10 = 621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 974.10 × 621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 605,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,773.31/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.20

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