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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.15, 973.10 and 571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.15, 973.10 and 571.10 is: 789.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.15 : 973.10 = 571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.15/973.10 = 571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.15x = 973.10 × 571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.15x = 555,741.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,741.27/704.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.24

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