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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.10, 977.22 and 533.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.10, 977.22 and 533.14 is: 735.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.10 : 977.22 = 533.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.10/977.22 = 533.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.10x = 977.22 × 533.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.10x = 520,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,995.07/708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.76

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