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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.70, 974.76 and 693.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.70, 974.76 and 693.74 is: 956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.70 : 974.76 = 693.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.70/974.76 = 693.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.70x = 974.76 × 693.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.70x = 676,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,230.00/706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.88

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