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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.09, 974.90 and 510.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.09, 974.90 and 510.53 is: 703.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.09 : 974.90 = 510.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.09/974.90 = 510.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.09x = 974.90 × 510.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.09x = 497,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,712.10/707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.89

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