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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.59, 971.46 and 538.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.59, 971.46 and 538.54 is: 742.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.59 : 971.46 = 538.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.59/971.46 = 538.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.59x = 971.46 × 538.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.59x = 523,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,170.07/704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.52

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