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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 977.58 and 541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 977.58 and 541.96 is: 748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 977.58 = 541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/977.58 = 541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 977.58 × 541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 529,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,809.26/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.28

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