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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.73, 973.11 and 663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.73, 973.11 and 663.36 is: 914.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.73 : 973.11 = 663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.73/973.11 = 663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.73x = 973.11 × 663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.73x = 645,521.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,521.09/705.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.69

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