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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 974.16 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 974.16 and 576.72 is: 794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 974.16 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/974.16 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 974.16 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 561,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,817.56/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.20

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