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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.69, 975.84 and 595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.69, 975.84 and 595.64 is: 821.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.69 : 975.84 = 595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.69/975.84 = 595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.69x = 975.84 × 595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.69x = 581,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,244.46/707.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.33

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