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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.09, 976.89 and 522.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.09, 976.89 and 522.02 is: 720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.09 : 976.89 = 522.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.09/976.89 = 522.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.09x = 976.89 × 522.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.09x = 509,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,958.13/708.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.19

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