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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.50, 974.07 and 580.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.50, 974.07 and 580.00 is: 799.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.50 : 974.07 = 580.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.50/974.07 = 580.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.50x = 974.07 × 580.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.50x = 564,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,958.16/706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.66

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