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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.96, 1,173.39 and 704.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.96, 1,173.39 and 704.54 is: 970.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.96 : 1,173.39 = 704.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.96/1,173.39 = 704.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.96x = 1,173.39 × 704.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.96x = 826,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,694.32/851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.35

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