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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.08, 976.52 and 603.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.08, 976.52 and 603.47 is: 832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.08 : 976.52 = 603.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.08/976.52 = 603.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.08x = 976.52 × 603.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.08x = 589,304.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,304.47/708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.26

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