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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.20, 976.56 and 543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.20, 976.56 and 543.04 is: 749.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.20 : 976.56 = 543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.20/976.56 = 543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.20x = 976.56 × 543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.20x = 530,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,311.14/707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.87

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