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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.64, 967.44 and 577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.64, 967.44 and 577.90 is: 795.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.64 : 967.44 = 577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.64/967.44 = 577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.64x = 967.44 × 577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.64x = 559,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,083.58/702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.69

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