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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 974.84 and 571.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 974.84 and 571.46 is: 789.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 974.84 = 571.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/974.84 = 571.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 974.84 × 571.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 557,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,074.33/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.15

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