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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 972 and 556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 972 and 556.98 is: 768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 972 = 556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/972 = 556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 972 × 556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 541,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,384.56/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.38

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