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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.41, 973.49 and 588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.41, 973.49 and 588.15 is: 810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.41 : 973.49 = 588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.41/973.49 = 588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.41x = 973.49 × 588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.41x = 572,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,555.20/706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.51

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