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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.00, 973.37 and 540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.00, 973.37 and 540.07 is: 745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.00 : 973.37 = 540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.00/973.37 = 540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.00x = 973.37 × 540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.00x = 525,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,683.81/705.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.65

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