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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 972.96 and 581.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 972.96 and 581.90 is: 801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 972.96 = 581.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/972.96 = 581.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 972.96 × 581.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 566,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,165.42/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.21

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