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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.09, 976.73 and 575.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.09, 976.73 and 575.87 is: 795.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.09 : 976.73 = 575.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.09/976.73 = 575.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.09x = 976.73 × 575.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.09x = 562,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,461.74/707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.47

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