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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 970.92 and 618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 970.92 and 618.48 is: 850.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 970.92 = 618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/970.92 = 618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 970.92 × 618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 600,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,494.60/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.61

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