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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.32, 970.72 and 594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.32, 970.72 and 594.08 is: 818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.32 : 970.72 = 594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.32/970.72 = 594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.32x = 970.72 × 594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.32x = 576,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,685.34/704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.78

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