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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 972.06 and 557.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 972.06 and 557.39 is: 769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 972.06 = 557.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/972.06 = 557.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 972.06 × 557.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 541,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,816.52/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.63

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