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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 972.23 and 538.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 972.23 and 538.38 is: 743.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 972.23 = 538.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/972.23 = 538.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 972.23 × 538.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 523,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,426.50/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.00

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