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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 973.22 and 633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 973.22 and 633.02 is: 872.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 973.22 = 633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/973.22 = 633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 973.22 × 633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 616,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,059.69/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.71

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