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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.36, 972.68 and 612.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.36, 972.68 and 612.08 is: 844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.36 : 972.68 = 612.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.36/972.68 = 612.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.36x = 972.68 × 612.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.36x = 595,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,357.97/705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.05

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