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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 974.28 and 572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 974.28 and 572 is: 790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 974.28 = 572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/974.28 = 572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 974.28 × 572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 557,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,288.16/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.46

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