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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.46, 971.50 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.46, 971.50 and 564.60 is: 778.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.46 : 971.50 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.46/971.50 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.46x = 971.50 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.46x = 548,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,508.90/704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.62

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