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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 977.27 and 551.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 977.27 and 551.00 is: 760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 977.27 = 551.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/977.27 = 551.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 977.27 × 551.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 538,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,475.46/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.62

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