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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.69, 973.79 and 558.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.69, 973.79 and 558.69 is: 770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.69 : 973.79 = 558.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.69/973.79 = 558.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.69x = 973.79 × 558.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.69x = 544,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,043.94/705.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.94

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