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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 977.10 and 591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 977.10 and 591.48 is: 816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 977.10 = 591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/977.10 = 591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 977.10 × 591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 577,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,935.11/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.34

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