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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.32, 973.24 and 594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.32, 973.24 and 594.60 is: 820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.32 : 973.24 = 594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.32/973.24 = 594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.32x = 973.24 × 594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.32x = 578,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,688.50/705.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.46

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