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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 972 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 972 and 618.30 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 972 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/972 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 972 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 600,987.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,987.60/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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