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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.76, 977 and 508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.76, 977 and 508.80 is: 702.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.76 : 977 = 508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.76/977 = 508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.76x = 977 × 508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.76x = 497,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,097.60/707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.35

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