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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.60, 974.64 and 559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.60, 974.64 and 559 is: 771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.60 : 974.64 = 559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.60/974.64 = 559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.60x = 974.64 × 559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.60x = 544,823.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,823.76/706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.05

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