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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 972.34 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 972.34 and 565.52 is: 780.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 972.34 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/972.34 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 972.34 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 549,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,877.72/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.54

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