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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.88, 975.78 and 576.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.88, 975.78 and 576.66 is: 794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.88 : 975.78 = 576.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.88/975.78 = 576.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.88x = 975.78 × 576.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.88x = 562,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,693.29/707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.90

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