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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.63, 976.37 and 521.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.63, 976.37 and 521.15 is: 719.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.63 : 976.37 = 521.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.63/976.37 = 521.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.63x = 976.37 × 521.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.63x = 508,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,827.74/707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.06

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