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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.08, 975.14 and 511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.08, 975.14 and 511.88 is: 705.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.08 : 975.14 = 511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.08/975.14 = 511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.08x = 975.14 × 511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.08x = 499,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,154.66/707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.94

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