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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.16, 976.14 and 588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.16, 976.14 and 588.09 is: 811.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.16 : 976.14 = 588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.16/976.14 = 588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.16x = 976.14 × 588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.16x = 574,058.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,058.17/707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.78

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