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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.74, 975.78 and 558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.74, 975.78 and 558.10 is: 769.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.74 : 975.78 = 558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.74/975.78 = 558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.74x = 975.78 × 558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.74x = 544,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,582.82/707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.47

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