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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.48, 976.61 and 688.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.48, 976.61 and 688.85 is: 950.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.48 : 976.61 = 688.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.48/976.61 = 688.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.48x = 976.61 × 688.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.48x = 672,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,736.80/707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.89

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