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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.40, 997.86 and 700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.40, 997.86 and 700.44 is: 971.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.40 : 997.86 = 700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.40/997.86 = 700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.40x = 997.86 × 700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.40x = 698,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,941.06/719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.56

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