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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.81, 973.08 and 579.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.81, 973.08 and 579.31 is: 798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.81 : 973.08 = 579.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.81/973.08 = 579.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.81x = 973.08 × 579.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.81x = 563,714.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,714.97/705.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.68

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