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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.24, 974.10 and 695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.24, 974.10 and 695.44 is: 959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.24 : 974.10 = 695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.24/974.10 = 695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.24x = 974.10 × 695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.24x = 677,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,428.10/706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.20

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