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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.57, 975.04 and 557.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.57, 975.04 and 557.35 is: 769.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.57 : 975.04 = 557.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.57/975.04 = 557.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.57x = 975.04 × 557.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.57x = 543,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,438.54/706.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.12

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