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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.12, 973.38 and 509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.12, 973.38 and 509.56 is: 702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.12 : 973.38 = 509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.12/973.38 = 509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.12x = 973.38 × 509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.12x = 495,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,995.51/706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.42

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