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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.78, 974.46 and 593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.78, 974.46 and 593.25 is: 817.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.78 : 974.46 = 593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.78/974.46 = 593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.78x = 974.46 × 593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.78x = 578,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,098.40/706.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.93

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