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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.32, 973.38 and 509.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.32, 973.38 and 509.08 is: 702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.32 : 973.38 = 509.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.32/973.38 = 509.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.32x = 973.38 × 509.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.32x = 495,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,528.29/705.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.56

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