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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.06, 973.68 and 655.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.06, 973.68 and 655.92 is: 905.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.06 : 973.68 = 655.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.06/973.68 = 655.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.06x = 973.68 × 655.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.06x = 638,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,656.19/705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.82

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