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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 973.65 and 623.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 973.65 and 623.13 is: 859.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 973.65 = 623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/973.65 = 623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 973.65 × 623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 606,710.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,710.52/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.41

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