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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.12, 966.72 and 692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.12, 966.72 and 692.16 is: 948.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.12 : 966.72 = 692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.12/966.72 = 692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.12x = 966.72 × 692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.12x = 669,124.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,124.92/705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.95

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