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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.40, 973.38 and 653.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.40, 973.38 and 653.15 is: 901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.40 : 973.38 = 653.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.40/973.38 = 653.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.40x = 973.38 × 653.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.40x = 635,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,763.15/705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.28

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