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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 973.36 and 508.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 973.36 and 508.92 is: 702.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 973.36 = 508.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/973.36 = 508.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 973.36 × 508.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 495,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,362.37/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.00

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