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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 972.08 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.60, 972.08 and 538.56 is: 743.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.60 : 972.08 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.60/972.08 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.60x = 972.08 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.60x = 523,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,523.40/704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.01

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