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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.93, 971.87 and 578.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.93, 971.87 and 578.43 is: 797.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.93 : 971.87 = 578.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.93/971.87 = 578.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.93x = 971.87 × 578.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.93x = 562,159.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,159.49/704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.47

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