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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.36, 977.08 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.36, 977.08 and 541.22 is: 747.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.36 : 977.08 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.36/977.08 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.36x = 977.08 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.36x = 528,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,815.24/707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.59

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