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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 972.90 and 581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 972.90 and 581.80 is: 802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 972.90 = 581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/972.90 = 581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 972.90 × 581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 566,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,033.22/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.16

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