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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.66, 972.38 and 573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.66, 972.38 and 573.44 is: 791.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.66 : 972.38 = 573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.66/972.38 = 573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.66x = 972.38 × 573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.66x = 557,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,601.59/704.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.31

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