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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.42, 974.06 and 664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.42, 974.06 and 664.04 is: 915.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.42 : 974.06 = 664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.42/974.06 = 664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.42x = 974.06 × 664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.42x = 646,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,814.80/706.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.62

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