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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.48, 973.72 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.48, 973.72 and 566.52 is: 781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.48 : 973.72 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.48/973.72 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.48x = 973.72 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.48x = 551,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,631.85/705.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.92

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