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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.18, 972.42 and 605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.18, 972.42 and 605.94 is: 835.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.18 : 972.42 = 605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.18/972.42 = 605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.18x = 972.42 × 605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.18x = 589,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,228.17/705.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.57

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