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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 974.88 and 694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 974.88 and 694.32 is: 957.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 974.88 = 694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/974.88 = 694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 974.88 × 694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 676,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,878.68/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.02

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