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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.76, 974.71 and 559.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.76, 974.71 and 559.14 is: 771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.76 : 974.71 = 559.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.76/974.71 = 559.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.76x = 974.71 × 559.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.76x = 544,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,999.35/706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.12

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