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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.88, 976.64 and 568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.88, 976.64 and 568.24 is: 783.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.88 : 976.64 = 568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.88/976.64 = 568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.88x = 976.64 × 568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.88x = 554,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,965.91/707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.98

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