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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.29, 974.99 and 662.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.29, 974.99 and 662.01 is: 913.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.29 : 974.99 = 662.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.29/974.99 = 662.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.29x = 974.99 × 662.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.29x = 645,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,449.82/706.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.86

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