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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.70, 976.56 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.70, 976.56 and 510.88 is: 704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.70 : 976.56 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.70/976.56 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.70x = 976.56 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.70x = 498,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,904.97/707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.97

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