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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 975.85 and 540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 975.85 and 540.02 is: 744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 975.85 = 540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/975.85 = 540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 975.85 × 540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 526,974.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,974.12/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.70

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