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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.05, 973.26 and 593.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.05, 973.26 and 593.97 is: 818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.05 : 973.26 = 593.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.05/973.26 = 593.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.05x = 973.26 × 593.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.05x = 578,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,083.59/706.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.76

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