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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 972.08 and 575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 972.08 and 575.36 is: 791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 972.08 = 575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/972.08 = 575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 972.08 × 575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 559,295.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,295.95/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.49

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