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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.13, 975.24 and 575.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.13, 975.24 and 575.91 is: 794.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.13 : 975.24 = 575.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.13/975.24 = 575.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.13x = 975.24 × 575.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.13x = 561,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,650.47/707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.27

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