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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.43, 975.57 and 582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.43, 975.57 and 582.50 is: 804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.43 : 975.57 = 582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.43/975.57 = 582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.43x = 975.57 × 582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.43x = 568,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,269.53/706.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.42

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