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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 969.17 and 578.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 969.17 and 578.07 is: 796.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 969.17 = 578.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/969.17 = 578.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 969.17 × 578.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 560,245.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,245.21/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.69

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