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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.61, 976.97 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.61, 976.97 and 541.52 is: 747.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.61 : 976.97 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.61/976.97 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.61x = 976.97 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.61x = 529,052.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,052.59/707.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.67

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