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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.46, 974.26 and 566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.46, 974.26 and 566.60 is: 781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.46 : 974.26 = 566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.46/974.26 = 566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.46x = 974.26 × 566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.46x = 552,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,015.72/706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.38

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