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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 972 and 557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.60, 972 and 557 is: 768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.60 : 972 = 557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.60/972 = 557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.60x = 972 × 557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.60x = 541,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,404/704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.38

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