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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.32, 970.14 and 556.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.32, 970.14 and 556.63 is: 766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.32 : 970.14 = 556.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.32/970.14 = 556.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.32x = 970.14 × 556.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.32x = 540,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,009.03/704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.71

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