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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 973.08 and 581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 973.08 and 581.36 is: 801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 973.08 = 581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/973.08 = 581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 973.08 × 581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 565,715.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,715.73/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.39

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