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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.60, 973.92 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.60, 973.92 and 551.04 is: 760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.60 : 973.92 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.60/973.92 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.60x = 973.92 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.60x = 536,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,668.88/705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.59

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