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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.74, 974.79 and 695.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.74, 974.79 and 695.94 is: 959.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.74 : 974.79 = 695.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.74/974.79 = 695.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.74x = 974.79 × 695.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.74x = 678,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,395.35/706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.89

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