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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.08, 973.76 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.08, 973.76 and 510.88 is: 704.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.08 : 973.76 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.08/973.76 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.08x = 973.76 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.08x = 497,474.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,474.51/706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.56

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