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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.76, 977.16 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.76, 977.16 and 533.88 is: 737.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.76 : 977.16 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.76/977.16 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.76x = 977.16 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.76x = 521,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,686.18/707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.09

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