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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 973.32 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 973.32 and 605.88 is: 835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 973.32 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/973.32 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 973.32 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 589,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,715.12/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.05

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