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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.93, 977.63 and 550.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.93, 977.63 and 550.99 is: 760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.93 : 977.63 = 550.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.93/977.63 = 550.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.93x = 977.63 × 550.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.93x = 538,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,664.35/707.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.90

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