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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 972.18 and 508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 972.18 and 508.20 is: 701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 972.18 = 508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/972.18 = 508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 972.18 × 508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 494,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,061.88/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.57

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