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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 974.07 and 581.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 974.07 and 581.67 is: 802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 974.07 = 581.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/974.07 = 581.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 974.07 × 581.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 566,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,587.30/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.30

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