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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 977.46 and 543.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 977.46 and 543.87 is: 751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 977.46 = 543.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/977.46 = 543.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 977.46 × 543.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 531,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,611.17/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.25

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