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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 970.32 and 595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 970.32 and 595.96 is: 820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 970.32 = 595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/970.32 = 595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 970.32 × 595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 578,271.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,271.91/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.20

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