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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.80, 977.38 and 589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.80, 977.38 and 589.72 is: 814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.80 : 977.38 = 589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.80/977.38 = 589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.80x = 977.38 × 589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.80x = 576,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,380.53/707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.33

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