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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.73, 974.43 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.73, 974.43 and 623.70 is: 859.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.73 : 974.43 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.73/974.43 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.73x = 974.43 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.73x = 607,751.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,751.99/706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.96

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