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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.84, 976 and 511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.84, 976 and 511.36 is: 705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.84 : 976 = 511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.84/976 = 511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.84x = 976 × 511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.84x = 499,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,087.36/707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.08

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