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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.51, 977.35 and 672.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.51, 977.35 and 672.91 is: 929.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.51 : 977.35 = 672.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.51/977.35 = 672.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.51x = 977.35 × 672.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.51x = 657,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,673.33/707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.56

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