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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.73, 976.37 and 510.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.73, 976.37 and 510.81 is: 704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.73 : 976.37 = 510.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.73/976.37 = 510.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.73x = 976.37 × 510.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.73x = 498,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,739.56/707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.70

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