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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 977.52 and 512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 977.52 and 512.72 is: 707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 977.52 = 512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/977.52 = 512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 977.52 × 512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 501,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,194.05/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.90

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