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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.46, 970.80 and 570.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.46, 970.80 and 570.98 is: 787.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.46 : 970.80 = 570.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.46/970.80 = 570.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.46x = 970.80 × 570.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.46x = 554,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,307.38/703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.97

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