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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.20, 966.12 and 678.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.20, 966.12 and 678.92 is: 930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.20 : 966.12 = 678.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.20/966.12 = 678.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.20x = 966.12 × 678.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.20x = 655,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,918.19/705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.12

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