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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.27, 974.76 and 675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.27, 974.76 and 675.12 is: 931.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.27 : 974.76 = 675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.27/974.76 = 675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.27x = 974.76 × 675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.27x = 658,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,082.50/706.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.78

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