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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 975.04 and 566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 975.04 and 566.90 is: 783.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 975.04 = 566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/975.04 = 566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 975.04 × 566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 552,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,747.54/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.02

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