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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.03, 976.82 and 521.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.03, 976.82 and 521.97 is: 720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.03 : 976.82 = 521.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.03/976.82 = 521.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.03x = 976.82 × 521.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.03x = 509,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,870.74/708.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.13

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