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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.38, 972.20 and 606.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.38, 972.20 and 606.74 is: 836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.38 : 972.20 = 606.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.38/972.20 = 606.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.38x = 972.20 × 606.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.38x = 589,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,872.63/705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.25

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