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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.83, 973.62 and 539.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.83, 973.62 and 539.78 is: 744.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.83 : 973.62 = 539.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.83/973.62 = 539.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.83x = 973.62 × 539.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.83x = 525,535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,535.74/705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.57

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