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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.92, 977.87 and 544.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.92, 977.87 and 544.17 is: 751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.92 : 977.87 = 544.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.92/977.87 = 544.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.92x = 977.87 × 544.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.92x = 532,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,132.55/707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.69

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