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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.45, 971.61 and 539.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.45, 971.61 and 539.21 is: 743.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.45 : 971.61 = 539.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.45/971.61 = 539.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.45x = 971.61 × 539.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.45x = 523,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,901.83/704.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.70

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