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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 977.07 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 977.07 and 533.04 is: 735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 977.07 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/977.07 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 977.07 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 520,817.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,817.39/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.62

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