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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.83, 976.92 and 522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.83, 976.92 and 522.30 is: 720.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.83 : 976.92 = 522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.83/976.92 = 522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.83x = 976.92 × 522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.83x = 510,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,245.32/707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.86

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