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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.85, 976.37 and 560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.85, 976.37 and 560.25 is: 772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.85 : 976.37 = 560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.85/976.37 = 560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.85x = 976.37 × 560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.85x = 547,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,008.49/707.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.77

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