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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.30, 972.59 and 585.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.30, 972.59 and 585.47 is: 807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.30 : 972.59 = 585.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.30/972.59 = 585.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.30x = 972.59 × 585.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.30x = 569,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,419.84/705.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.35

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