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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.50, 975.45 and 581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.50, 975.45 and 581 is: 801.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.50 : 975.45 = 581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.50/975.45 = 581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.50x = 975.45 × 581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.50x = 566,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,736.45/707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.04

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