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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.62, 973.68 and 574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.62, 973.68 and 574.40 is: 792.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.62 : 973.68 = 574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.62/973.68 = 574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.62x = 973.68 × 574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.62x = 559,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,281.79/705.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.61

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