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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 971.64 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 971.64 and 573.66 is: 790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 971.64 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/971.64 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 971.64 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 557,391.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,391.00/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.76

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