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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.64, 971.52 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.64, 971.52 and 580.80 is: 800.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.64 : 971.52 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.64/971.52 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.64x = 971.52 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.64x = 564,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,258.82/704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.78

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