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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 973.48 and 539.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 973.48 and 539.72 is: 744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 973.48 = 539.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/973.48 = 539.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 973.48 × 539.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 525,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,406.63/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.16

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