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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.06, 970.70 and 554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.06, 970.70 and 554.41 is: 764.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.06 : 970.70 = 554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.06/970.70 = 554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.06x = 970.70 × 554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.06x = 538,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,160.93/704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.37

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