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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 970.64 and 594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 970.64 and 594.20 is: 818.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 970.64 = 594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/970.64 = 594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 970.64 × 594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 576,754.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,754.29/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.09

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