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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.18, 974.35 and 617.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.18, 974.35 and 617.98 is: 851.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.18 : 974.35 = 617.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.18/974.35 = 617.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.18x = 974.35 × 617.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.18x = 602,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,130.71/707.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.45

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