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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.86, 976.62 and 576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.86, 976.62 and 576.64 is: 795.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.86 : 976.62 = 576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.86/976.62 = 576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.86x = 976.62 × 576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.86x = 563,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,158.16/707.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.58

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