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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.36, 973.98 and 578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.36, 973.98 and 578.20 is: 797.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.36 : 973.98 = 578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.36/973.98 = 578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.36x = 973.98 × 578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.36x = 563,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,155.24/706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.26

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