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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 972.36 and 568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 972.36 and 568.74 is: 783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 972.36 = 568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/972.36 = 568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 972.36 × 568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 553,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,020.03/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.28

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