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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.85, 975.71 and 558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.85, 975.71 and 558.24 is: 769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.85 : 975.71 = 558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.85/975.71 = 558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.85x = 975.71 × 558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.85x = 544,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,680.35/707.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.49

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