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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 970.94 and 564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 970.94 and 564.28 is: 777.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 970.94 = 564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/970.94 = 564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 970.94 × 564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 547,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,882.02/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.80

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