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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.95, 975.11 and 582.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.95, 975.11 and 582.41 is: 803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.95 : 975.11 = 582.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.95/975.11 = 582.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.95x = 975.11 × 582.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.95x = 567,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,913.34/706.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.33

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