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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.70, 977.76 and 550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.70, 977.76 and 550.92 is: 761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.70 : 977.76 = 550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.70/977.76 = 550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.70x = 977.76 × 550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.70x = 538,667.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,667.54/707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.15

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