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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.92, 971.76 and 557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.92, 971.76 and 557.32 is: 768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.92 : 971.76 = 557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.92/971.76 = 557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.92x = 971.76 × 557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.92x = 541,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,581.28/704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.29

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