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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 972.08 and 587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 972.08 and 587.76 is: 811.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 972.08 = 587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/972.08 = 587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 972.08 × 587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 571,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,349.74/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.12

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