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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.56, 974.26 and 575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.56, 974.26 and 575.32 is: 793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.56 : 974.26 = 575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.56/974.26 = 575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.56x = 974.26 × 575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.56x = 560,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,511.26/706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.30

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