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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.88, 977.49 and 532.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.88, 977.49 and 532.92 is: 735.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.88 : 977.49 = 532.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.88/977.49 = 532.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.88x = 977.49 × 532.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.88x = 520,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,923.97/707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.89

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