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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.75, 973.04 and 579.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.75, 973.04 and 579.25 is: 798.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.75 : 973.04 = 579.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.75/973.04 = 579.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.75x = 973.04 × 579.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.75x = 563,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,628.09/705.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.62

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