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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.08, 975.45 and 559.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.08, 975.45 and 559.48 is: 771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.08 : 975.45 = 559.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.08/975.45 = 559.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.08x = 975.45 × 559.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.08x = 545,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,744.77/707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.83

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