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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 976.68 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 976.68 and 542.04 is: 747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 976.68 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/976.68 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 976.68 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 529,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,399.63/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.74

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