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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.34, 971.46 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.34, 971.46 and 564.30 is: 778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.34 : 971.46 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.34/971.46 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.34x = 971.46 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.34x = 548,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,194.88/704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.31

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