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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.89, 976.30 and 704.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.89, 976.30 and 704.25 is: 971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.89 : 976.30 = 704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.89/976.30 = 704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.89x = 976.30 × 704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.89x = 687,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,559.28/707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.28

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