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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.87, 976.75 and 405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.87, 976.75 and 405.03 is: 558.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.87 : 976.75 = 405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.87/976.75 = 405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.87x = 976.75 × 405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.87x = 395,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,612.04/707.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.88

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