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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.84, 976.53 and 568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.84, 976.53 and 568.31 is: 784.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.84 : 976.53 = 568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.84/976.53 = 568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.84x = 976.53 × 568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.84x = 554,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,966.88/707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.03

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