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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.20, 974.68 and 582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.20, 974.68 and 582.08 is: 802.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.20 : 974.68 = 582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.20/974.68 = 582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.20x = 974.68 × 582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.20x = 567,341.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,341.73/707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.24

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