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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.22, 974.94 and 510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.22, 974.94 and 510.20 is: 704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.22 : 974.94 = 510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.22/974.94 = 510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.22x = 974.94 × 510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.22x = 497,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,414.39/706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.33

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