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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.42, 975.16 and 557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.42, 975.16 and 557.76 is: 768.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.42 : 975.16 = 557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.42/975.16 = 557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.42x = 975.16 × 557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.42x = 543,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,905.24/707.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.86

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