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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.55, 974.19 and 608.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.55, 974.19 and 608.35 is: 839.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.55 : 974.19 = 608.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.55/974.19 = 608.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.55x = 974.19 × 608.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.55x = 592,648.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,648.49/705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.98

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