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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.05, 975.38 and 700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.05, 975.38 and 700.56 is: 967.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.05 : 975.38 = 700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.05/975.38 = 700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.05x = 975.38 × 700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.05x = 683,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,308.71/706.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.79

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