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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.42, 973.11 and 671.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.42, 973.11 and 671.86 is: 925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.42 : 973.11 = 671.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.42/973.11 = 671.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.42x = 973.11 × 671.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.42x = 653,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,793.68/706.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.50

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