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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 971.76 and 557.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 971.76 and 557.22 is: 768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 971.76 = 557.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/971.76 = 557.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 971.76 × 557.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 541,484.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,484.11/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.91

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