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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.53, 974.35 and 559.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.53, 974.35 and 559.52 is: 771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.53 : 974.35 = 559.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.53/974.35 = 559.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.53x = 974.35 × 559.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.53x = 545,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,168.31/706.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.61

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