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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 975.60 and 508.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 975.60 and 508.41 is: 701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 975.60 = 508.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/975.60 = 508.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 975.60 × 508.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 496,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,004.80/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.17

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