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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.84, 978.12 and 567.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.84, 978.12 and 567.74 is: 784.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.84 : 978.12 = 567.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.84/978.12 = 567.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.84x = 978.12 × 567.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.84x = 555,317.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,317.85/707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.52

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