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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 971.85 and 671.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 971.85 and 671.31 is: 924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 971.85 = 671.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/971.85 = 671.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 971.85 × 671.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 652,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,412.62/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.15

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