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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.19, 974.60 and 510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.19, 974.60 and 510.36 is: 703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.19 : 974.60 = 510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.19/974.60 = 510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.19x = 974.60 × 510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.19x = 497,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,394.30/707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.34

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