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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.32, 971.70 and 517.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.32, 971.70 and 517.36 is: 713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.32 : 971.70 = 517.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.32/971.70 = 517.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.32x = 971.70 × 517.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.32x = 502,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,718.71/704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.76

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