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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.72, 975.96 and 674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.72, 975.96 and 674.16 is: 928.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.72 : 975.96 = 674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.72/975.96 = 674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.72x = 975.96 × 674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.72x = 657,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,953.19/708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.37

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