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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.27, 975.38 and 596.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.27, 975.38 and 596.97 is: 823.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.27 : 975.38 = 596.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.27/975.38 = 596.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.27x = 975.38 × 596.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.27x = 582,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,269.61/707.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.27

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