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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.47, 970.61 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.47, 970.61 and 563.88 is: 778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.47 : 970.61 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.47/970.61 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.47x = 970.61 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.47x = 547,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,304.75/703.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.01

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