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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.16, 974.76 and 618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.16, 974.76 and 618.32 is: 853.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.16 : 974.76 = 618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.16/974.76 = 618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.16x = 974.76 × 618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.16x = 602,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,713.60/706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.51

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