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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.90, 973.70 and 623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.90, 973.70 and 623.20 is: 859.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.90 : 973.70 = 623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.90/973.70 = 623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.90x = 973.70 × 623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.90x = 606,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,809.84/705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.63

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