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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.54, 974.52 and 508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.54, 974.52 and 508.71 is: 702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.54 : 974.52 = 508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.54/974.52 = 508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.54x = 974.52 × 508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.54x = 495,748.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,748.07/705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.65

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