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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.98, 970.80 and 556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.98, 970.80 and 556.32 is: 767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.98 : 970.80 = 556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.98/970.80 = 556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.98x = 970.80 × 556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.98x = 540,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,075.46/703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.17

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