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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.47, 975.74 and 576.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.47, 975.74 and 576.15 is: 795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.47 : 975.74 = 576.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.47/975.74 = 576.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.47x = 975.74 × 576.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.47x = 562,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,172.60/706.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.75

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