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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.73, 972.09 and 557.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.73, 972.09 and 557.31 is: 768.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.73 : 972.09 = 557.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.73/972.09 = 557.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.73x = 972.09 × 557.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.73x = 541,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,755.48/704.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.74

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