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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.93, 973.62 and 538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.93, 973.62 and 538.88 is: 744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.93 : 973.62 = 538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.93/973.62 = 538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.93x = 973.62 × 538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.93x = 524,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,659.48/704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.28

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