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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.96, 972.40 and 565.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.96, 972.40 and 565.41 is: 779.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.96 : 972.40 = 565.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.96/972.40 = 565.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.96x = 972.40 × 565.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.96x = 549,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,806.92/704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.91

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