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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.73, 972 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.73, 972 and 572.27 is: 787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.73 : 972 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.73/972 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.73x = 972 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.73x = 556,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,241.58/706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.07

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