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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.70, 972.93 and 579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.70, 972.93 and 579.20 is: 798.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.70 : 972.93 = 579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.70/972.93 = 579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.70x = 972.93 × 579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.70x = 563,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,513.30/705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.52

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