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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.92, 973.32 and 601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.92, 973.32 and 601.80 is: 828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.92 : 973.32 = 601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.92/973.32 = 601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.92x = 973.32 × 601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.92x = 585,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,743.98/706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.59

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