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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 972.32 and 588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 972.32 and 588.80 is: 813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 972.32 = 588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/972.32 = 588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 972.32 × 588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 572,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,502.02/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.21

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