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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.70, 976.04 and 508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.70, 976.04 and 508.82 is: 701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.70 : 976.04 = 508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.70/976.04 = 508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.70x = 976.04 × 508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.70x = 496,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,628.67/707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.75

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