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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.46, 975.60 and 520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.46, 975.60 and 520.62 is: 717.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.46 : 975.60 = 520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.46/975.60 = 520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.46x = 975.60 × 520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.46x = 507,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,916.87/707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.94

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